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In reply to the discussion: What White People Don't Understand About Rachel Jeantel [View all]Zoeisright
(8,339 posts)71. Me too.
I couldn't be any whiter or blonder. I get it and think she did just fine.
But I am simply appalled at the racism in this country. It's alive and well and thriving, mostly practiced by ignorant old women.
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Jury selection is critical - a 6 woman (5 white) jury is not favorable to Rachel's experience.
geckosfeet
Jun 2013
#1
Granted, she had enunciation issues but I thought overall she was a good witness.
pacalo
Jun 2013
#30
I didn't see her inconsistent statements as lying. She told different details to different people
pnwmom
Jun 2013
#42
It would have looked worse if they didnt call her. The defense would have loved that.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#72
You got me afraid to make anymore posts after pointing out how close I am
justiceischeap
Jun 2013
#24
And being an inexperienced young person, she thought telling a white lie would be
pacalo
Jun 2013
#37
Were you as unimpressed with the jury pool as I was? From what I heard, I thought
pacalo
Jun 2013
#41
I am white like snow (well maybe trampled snow). I totally understood her.
The empressof all
Jun 2013
#11
It's almost like Rachel is on trial for murdering Trayvon by talking on the cell phone. Both sides
kelliekat44
Jun 2013
#29
Dissing right back at those who are dissing her. They need to learn, but they are incapable of it.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#47
H2O Man, I honestly don't understand the responses I have seen from you today.
antigone382
Jun 2013
#68
white, female, 65... I believed her and felt nothing but sympathy. I like the girl.
mountain grammy
Jun 2013
#60
Objectively, she comes off as a bit "slow"...and that has nothing to do with race.
NoodleyAppendage
Jun 2013
#64