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cheyanne

(733 posts)

9. Our judicial system is on review at this trial (as all others).

Reply to Just Saying (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 02:31 PM

Jun 2013

The question that we should be asking of ourselves and others is:

WAS THIS A FAIR TRIAL?

We must remember that this trial is not about social/political issues that can and should be addressed elsewhere in our society. This trial is about whether the defendant is guilty of murder two under the laws of Florida and the US. This is a particular crime of two people at a particular time and place. And the defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. this puts the burden of proof on the prosecution.

If we can look at the trial in this manner, we can direct our energies to changing the laws if we choose.

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Impact of Zimmerman verdict [View all] Just Saying Jun 2013 OP

I think we should wait and see JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #1

While obviously premature I think there will be an impact on credibility of the so-called news media Nimajneb Nilknarf Jun 2013 #2

Difficult to get to the truth when one person involved is dead Just Saying Jun 2013 #5

It also doesn't mean a crime WAS committed either, Lurks Often Jun 2013 #6

I think that was his point Just Saying Jun 2013 #8

Agreed and I may have read more into your OP then was actually there. Lurks Often Jun 2013 #11

Let's see if I can break it down for you. uppityperson Jun 2013 #13

There are basically two mutually exclusive narratives. I make no claim to know which is closer to Nimajneb Nilknarf Jun 2013 #12

I don't think there will be much of an impact at all, except for typical jmg257 Jun 2013 #3

I'm inclined to agree. WVU Jun 2013 #15

A lot of people both here on DU and across the country made up their mind Lurks Often Jun 2013 #4

And some people made up their minds Just Saying Jun 2013 #7

Our judicial system is on review at this trial (as all others). cheyanne Jun 2013 #9

Even without the verdict I can HappyMe Jun 2013 #10

This trial will *NOT* be the end of it, either. Archae Jun 2013 #14

if found not guilty, protection frm civil suits is likely drhobo Jun 2013 #16

OJ was found not guilty, but in a civil trial he was found guilty. Archae Jun 2013 #17