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HappyMe

(20,277 posts)

10. Even without the verdict I can

Reply to Just Saying (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 02:31 PM

Jun 2013

honestly say that George Zimmerman vigilante asshats do NOT make me feel safer. I'm lucky enough to live in a state where this sort of thing isn't allowed.
Unfortunately, I don't expect a guilty verdict to change any gun laws or SYG in FL.

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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