Always be careful around that “send” button
Being under the microscope of the public is a 24/7 thing when it comes to professional athletes especially when it comes to the world of Twitter. Following the fallout of the Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman case the political world has been on edge.
After hearing the verdict it seems that Victor Cruz’s emotions got the best of him with this tweet,”Zimmerman doesn’t last a year before the hood catches up with him.” Since than the tweet has been deleted with Cruz has apologizing.
In times like these with tensions and emotions high it is better to think before you tweet.
My tweet last night was my initial interpretation of the reaction I was reading on twitter.I immediately realized my tweet was a mistake and
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) July 14, 2013
I apologize, that’s why I deleted it. I believe conversation not confrontation leads to change and progress. I never have and never will — Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) July 14, 2013
advocate violence under any circumstances and I pray that we all encourage and educate each other. The death of Trayvon Martin is an — Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) July 14, 2013
unthinkable tragedy that is any parent's worst nightmare. As a father, I want my daughter to grow up in a country that uses this tragedy to
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) July 14, 2013
heal and grow and progress. My prayers continue to go out to Trayvon Martin’s family.
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) July 14, 2013
– John McAuliffe (@John_Mac310)
