Can There Be An Enforced Stop Racial Profiling Act? Members of Congress have been more than focal about the Trayvon Martin murder that happened in February of this year. Last week members of Congress took to the House floor, along with Trayvon Martin's parents, to put the word out that racial profiling is still an unacceptable practice. Martin was gunned down by a renegade neighborhood watch captain as he was walking back home to his father's house, located in a predominately white, gated community. His killer, George Zimmerman remains at large while the 18 year-old's parents and family continue to seek justice. "We are with you, Congressman Gregory Meeks said to Martin's parents. Meek also had a message for those believing a young life like Trayvon Martin is expendable. "We are sending a message to all of America. . . you cannot discriminate and profile individuals because of his or her looks." Cases like Trayvon Martin are cropping ...
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