24: Sean Taylor

The death of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor was a tragic event. Taylor was one of the best safeties in the NFL, and one of the fiercest hitters in the games history. For those who have not heard the story, Taylor was shot in the bedroom of his Miami home in an attempted robbery, while his girlfriend and 18 month old daughter hid under the covers. He was only 24 years old. Taylor's death presents an opportunity to discuss the fact that the number one cause of death for Black men between the ages of 18 and 31 is gun violence. This topic deserves the proper respect and I will not write thoroughly on the topic until I can give the subject that respect. Until then read the column of Micheal Wilbon of the Washington Post. While I do not agree with Wilbon's decision to acknowledge Taylor's past, he brings an interesting prospective to the dialogue.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/27/AR2007112702680.html?nav%3Dhcmodule&sub=AR