So, yes, Rachel Jeantel -- the young woman testifying in the George Zimmerman trial -- is not articulate. And,
yes, she has attitude for days.
But for those on FB and Twitter
calling her names, please give her some credit.
She's only 19, and under terrific pressure right now . . . but she is up there on
the stand -- and on national television -- bravely admitting to her
prior deception and poor judgment, and willing to set the record
straight in the name of justice.
I happen to think she's doing remarkably well under the circumstances.
I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO SAW HER ON THE STAND CAN DENY THAT SHE SEEMS TO BE DOING THE BEST THAT SHE CAN.
Yep, I do think it's a shame she only seems fluent in ebonics, but
that's the reality of it . . . and I don't FULLY put the blame on her
for it.
Personally, I choose to praise her rather than criticize her.
I had one of the best birthdays of my life today!!!!!!!
My daughter, Camille R. Quinones Miller, flew me out to visit her in Los Angeles, and I spent the day with her and my friend, Beverly Todd (the actress who played in The Bucket List, Crash, Lean on Me, etc.)
We went out to eat at Marina Del Rey,
had a few drinks, then met up with another friend of mine, Myrna Williams -- whom I had
not seen in more than 30 years.
Later we all went to the movies and saw Now You See Me. I loved it! They just thought it was okay!
Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!!!!!!
Every time I think I have evolved someone really takes me there.
Makes me want to punch them in the face.
Makes me want to kick them in the gut.
Makes me really want to take them out.
But I guess I really just need to stop and thank them… Because they remind me that I am really still a work in progress
