We knew early last week this was going to be a divisive discussion because the inherent reality is stark and uncomfortable.

From what can be gathered from follow-up media reports the “mother” was 14 when the child was born (she is now 16).  The toddler was once injured with shrapnel during a drive by shooting, as the mother was also shot in the stomach. The child’s father was killed by a rival gang at the age of 17.

Child protective services, has been involved on more than one occasion with this family, and as a result of this video, and subsequent investigation, removed four children from the home. Trayvon Martin family attorney, Natalie Jackson, blames the police. This exchange with CNN’s Don Lemon is worth watching: