Justice system still has final say

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Albany Herald Editorial Board

The shooting death of Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26 has touched a national nerve in an America that every day seems more poised toward division.

In fact, the only words that have been measured and to any degree comforting were spoken Wednesday evening when prosecutor Angela Corey announced the charge she was bringing against the shooter, George Zimmerman.

For the past month and a half, there have been countless protests and endless conversation about what should be done in the case. Demands have been made that Zimmerman be charged and tried for murder, and others have concluded that he acted in self defense. There has been criticism of Sanford, Fla., police; questions of how neighborhood watch organizations should function; calls for the revoking of the

Attention home delivery customers:
Starting March 4, your paper will be delivered by the post office.

We appreciate your patience.
Questions? Call 229-888-9300.

Sovrn Pixel