If Zimmerman walks, would blacks in FL be justified in considering themselves threatened by his mere

[Skraxx]

Presence anywhere near them?

[muntrv]

1. Yes. After all, they're just standing their ground.

[BanTheGOP]

22. Nothing less than life without parole will be acceptable

And though I don't agree with the death penalty, if ANY case would qualify, this would be the one. Besides, the NBP has a Dead or Alive bounty on him.

[spin]

30. So what you are saying is that we should replace our system of justice ...

with trail by the media.

That would save a lot of money but the results might be unsatisfactory.

I have serious questions about Zimmerman's actions but I believe he deserves a fair investigation of the incident and possibly his chance to face a jury. My main question is why did Zimmerman ignore the instructions of the dispatcher and choose to confront Martin. I feel that he probably lost the right to claim self defense at that point as from what I have read, he initiated the confrontation. In fact, Martin might have been able to claim self defense if he would have killed Zimmerman and survived. If I would have been followed by a stranger who was not a cop as I was walking and he left his vehicle and confronted me in an aggressive manner and possibly flashed or drew a handgun, I would have damn good reason to fear for my life.

However, I would like to hear Zimmerman's side of the story and have a chance to review all the evidence before making a decision on his guilt or innocence.

I seriously hope that you don't agree with the bounty placed on Zimmerman. If some member of the black community succeeds in killing Zimmerman before or even after the investigation is complete, what would happen to the level of racial tensions in our nation? In recent years we have made some progress on this front and Zimmerman's murder might cancel out all the good that has been accomplished.

[MrBig]

36. I guess you work in Orlando?

You must be privy to all the facts of the case to make such bold conclusions in knowing what punishment must be handed out.

Also, the "I don't support the death penalty but..." line really doesn't hold water. You realize that a lot of cold blooded murders have even worse facts than this case, right?

People need to stop pretending these kind of events don't happen on a regular basis. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon scenario - only unique in who is involved.

[Lil Missy]

2. Yes. That's why he's been hiding.

[guitar man]

3. If I was Trayvon's parent

I think I'd be tempted to follow him and provoke a confrontation....

[PDJane]

4. Personally, I would think so.

[tledford]

5. I don't know, but I wonder ...

... what the reaction of the white community in FL would be if every eligible black Floridian applied for a concealed carry permit?

[dkf]

6. Zimmerman is Hispanic.

[Cali_Democrat]

8. Zimmerman is a white hispanic n/t

[nanabugg]

33. Bet he never claimed it before this incident. nt

[mainer]

9. After this incident, I wouldn't blame black Floridians for arming themselves

because every neighborhood watch guy is now a threat to them.

[greytdemocrat]

24. That's a very foolish statement. n/t

[Dragonfli]

27. How so? He has proven one should indeed have a reasonable fear for ones life. /nt

[razorman]

37. Would that include the white and hispanic citizens who arm themselves in fear of

the angry and fearful African-Americans?

[Dragonfli]

38. It appears to me the one's clinging to their guns and SYG laws are the ones to fear

Not those that are the target of it, nice straw contraption tho, impressive even.

[greytdemocrat]

23. So what if they did???

I have a CCW and I personally think anyone who wants one, and meets the requirements, should get one.

[libertypirate]

28. I think people who believe carrying firearms around in public is their fundamental right

deserve to shoot themselves in the foot before they hurt innocent people.

[Dragonfli]

31. I can't help but think such people are slaves to either fear or hatred, why else

would it be so important to own and keep with you a tool designed specifically to kill other people?

Too afraid to face other people without the means to kill them. Or.
So much in hate of other people, won't face them without the ability to kill or maim them.

Is our society insane, or merely some in it that need so badly to have the means to kill or maim others within easy reach at all times?

[slackmaster]

7. I don't personally know any black people who are that cowardly

[Skraxx]

12. Thats ok, I know lots of gun nuts that are

[2ndAmForComputers]

34. You don't actually believe getting a gun for self-defense is cowardly.

[slackmaster]

35. No, I don't

But I know that it carries moral and legal responsibilities, and that using one even for justifiable reasons can put a person at great risk.

I don't carry one, BTW.

[Snake Alchemist]

10. So he's already guilty no matter what happens? nt

[Skraxx]

11. Is that what I said?

[Snake Alchemist]

13. You seem to say that walking is a bad thing before we have a thorough investigation. nt

[Skraxx]

14. May I suggest you reread it, because you obviously did a poor job comprehending on yr first attempt

[Snake Alchemist]

15. Right back at ya.

[Skraxx]

16. Please point to the declarative statement in my OP

Oh, that's right. There isn't one.

[Snake Alchemist]

18. Please point out where I have made a declarative statement. nt

[Skraxx]

19. You declared that I seem to say something I never came close to saying

Or do you not recall declaring "You seem to say....".

Or did you mean to phrase that as a question?

[Snake Alchemist]

20. I thought the use of seem was pretty non-declarative.

"The magician seems to pass through walls" does not indicate that he does so.

[Skraxx]

21. You thought wrong

[Snake Alchemist]

29. Then I apologize. nt

[REP]

17. Not just young Black men - everyone.

[ProfessorGAC]

25. No. But They Should Deserve That

If the justice system lets him float, we have to accept it. But, that doesn't mean he shouldn't be a pariah and he shouldn't have to look over his shoulder every day.

That's karma.
GAC

[Skraxx]

32. Indeed

[Dragonfli]

26. He has proven they would have a reasonable fear for their lives allowing self defensive murder.

Good for the goose and all.