We spend our lives struggling for a more just and peaceful world. That just and peaceful world begins in our neighborhoods. The decision in the Zimmerman case this weekend gives us all a reason to pause. Racial justice is at the heart of a more peaceful world, For as long as people of color live without the guarantees of racial equity, a just and more peaceful world is unattainable. Peace through justice, justice through peace. I’m not sure I’d call this justice. For me, justice would be Trayvon Martin still being alive, experiencing the normal joys and sorrows of being a teenager (I have two teenaged children myself). But the verdict in Florida was certainly far from just. I’ve signed onto the NAACP’s petition calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to file civil rights charges in the case. I hope you’ll sign it too, and this is very timely as Holder is scheduled to speak tomorrow at the NAACP’s national convention in Orlando. The petition reads: Attorney General Eric Holder, The Department of Justice has closely monitored the State of Florida's prosecution of the case against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder since it began. Today, with the acquittal of George Zimmerman, it is time for the Department of Justice to act. The most fundamental of civil rights — the right to life — was violated the night George Zimmerman stalked and then took the life of Trayvon Martin. We ask that the Department of Justice file civil rights charges against Mr. Zimmerman for this egregious violation. Please address the travesties of the tragic death of Trayvon Martin by acting today. Thank you. Please sign the petition and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to do so as well. For Peace with Justice, Kevin Martin Executive Director Peace Action