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In reply to the discussion: I accept the jury's decision [View all]RC
(25,592 posts)3. I do not accept the jury's decision
George Zimmerman meted out vigilante justice and got away with it.
The jury wasn't there either. Maybe that is why they got it wrong, huh?
The facts fit that Zimmerman went after Martin, after being directed to stay in his vehicle.
Martin noticed Zimmerman following him and tried to get away, the running. Zimmerman caught up to Martin. A confrontation ensued. Zimmerman shot Martin. How is this death justified? Martin's 'crime' was walking at night while Black, wearing a hoodie, with the hood up, in the rain.
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True justice demands that they leave their prejudices and ideology at the courtroom door.
PA Democrat
Jul 2013
#33
There was a pundit on TV who said that unfortunately there were only two witnesses and one
Cleita
Jul 2013
#4
You caught up with the case on the evening news. That's the problem right there.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#5
there was a bit of "who's getting thrown off the island" tone to waiting for the verdict.
cleveramerican
Jul 2013
#25
Zimmerman is just another responsible gun owner murderer who got away with it.n/t
Blackford
Jul 2013
#30
20 yrs ago I sat on a jury of a young man in his 20's charged with having a joint in his car.
Booster
Jul 2013
#34
Thanks. Been lurking for awhile figured it was a good time to start posting.
Walter-White
Jul 2013
#53