Trayvon Martin Case

[firstdown]

I thought that had been post prior to now what they did. CBS did the same thing to Bush using fake documents about his service.
New Questions On Bush Guard Duty - CBS News

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I thought that had been post prior to now what they did. CBS did the same thing to Bush using fake documents about his service.
New Questions On Bush Guard Duty - CBS News

see I was good with that cause W was such a douche

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

see I was good with that cause W was such a douche

Our douche changed color.

[JoeRedskin]

Ultimately it doesn't matter how anyone "looked". At the same time, if you can't see the media spin and how they came out full bore on the race issue in this matter, I think you're denying some other realities. The photos chosen were clearly done with the intent of maximizing sympathy for Martin and for demonizing Zimmerman.

From the initial characterization of Zimmerman as white (modified to White Hispanic - a term I have never seen before and doubt I will ever see again), the choice of photographs, the editing of the 911 tape, it is clear the media had an agenda. It was an agenda that served no one well - but it sure sold a lot of papers and air time.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Ultimately it doesn't matter how anyone "looked". At the same time, if you can't see the media spin and how they came out full bore on the race issue in this matter, I think you're denying some other realities. The photos chosen were clearly done with the intent of maximizing sympathy for Martin and for demonizing Zimmerman.

From the initial characterization of Zimmerman as white (modified to White Hispanic - a term I have never seen before and doubt I will ever see again), the choice of photographs, the editing of the 911 tape, it is clear the media had an agenda. It was an agenda that served no one well - but it sure sold a lot of papers and air time.

Seems like the story has pretty much fizzled except in Sanford where it sounds like they're one crime away from a race riot.

Feels almost like Troy Davis v.2.0

[Chico23231]

Source: Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin case – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

nice

[NC_Skins]

Are they arresting him because they have evidence, or they just arresting him to appease the public and pushing for a guilty verdict regardless of evidence? Not sure I understand how there wasn't evidence prior, but not magically there is?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Are they arresting him because they have evidence, or they just arresting him to appease the public and pushing for a guilty verdict regardless of evidence? Not sure I understand how there wasn't evidence prior, but not magically there is?

I think it's the latter in this case. I honestly doubt we see a conviction if there's no new evidence.

[NC_Skins]

2nd degree murder charge?


Grab the pitch forks and torches boys!!

[JoeRedskin]

^^ Again, I think a lot of this is driven by the Self-Defense immunity law (not the Stand Your Ground law). Perhaps they have gathered more evidence that is, as of yet, unknown to the public.

I want to know where this guy is going to get a jury of people who have not already reached a conclusion in the matter.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

^^ Again, I think a lot of this is driven by the Self-Defense immunity law (not the Stand Your Ground law). Perhaps they have gathered more evidence that is, as of yet, unknown to the public.

I want to know where this guy is going to get a jury of people who have not already reached a conclusion in the matter.

Well if they could do it for OJ and Casey Anthony....

*coughs*

[firstdown]

I wounder what will happen if he is aquitted but for now he has been arrested.

U.S. News - George Zimmerman in custody, faces second-degree murder charge in Trayvon Martin case

[firstdown]

I think if there is not enough evidence to convict him but he is found guilty I might riot in my neighborhood. I could burn down some kids fort, knock over a few bikes and raid a lemmonaid stand. If I feel real crazy I may even stomp on a neighbors garden.

[Chico23231]

I think an arrest is warranted and just. Now we will be able to hear all the evidence. I just hope now he gets a fair trial.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I think an arrest is warranted and just. Now we will be able to hear all the evidence. I just hope now he gets a fair trial.

Feel like even if he doesn't get convicted in federal court, they'll probably take him to civil court for wrongful death. Don't see how he can't get convicted there.