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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow many of you would defend your son/daughter to the media with your face hidden?
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/03/29/zimmermans-father-says-so-much-hate-coming-from-obama/Yes, aside from "blaming President Obama and the NAACP for the "outrage". The thing that is really un-nerving to me is that How does a Father or Mother defend there child (Which any parent would do. Any parent is going to defend a child who is in the wrong. That is what my parents did I see my sister defend her children--granted it wasn't as serious as this but to others they defended the kids NOW when the kids got home me/they got our asses kicked. But it is understandable) My question is WHY are you hiding your face?!
You are a retired Magistrate/judge whatever it is. WHY are you hiding your face? Is it that when people see his father face they are going to connect him with something else -something high profile? (I won't venture suggestions because I don't people to say I am mudding the water sort of speaking.)
Why does a parent go on TV to defend a child and do it hidden? It would be like Martin Sheen sitting behind a screen as he defends one of his 4 children.
Editing to add: (No offense to Mr. Sheen or his children. I just happen to watch my DVD copies of the West Wing and that's why I kind of use him as an example.)
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How many of you would defend your son/daughter to the media with your face hidden? (Original Post)
Justice wanted
Mar 2012
OP
I wouldn't defend him. If he did something like that, sorry but your ass needs to get used to
Ecumenist
Mar 2012
#2
I guess BUT you would think if they are getting death threats they can get police protection.
Justice wanted
Mar 2012
#4
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)1. That was so disturbing
But at least we now know where Zimmerman gets his twisted paranoia and racism from.
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)2. I wouldn't defend him. If he did something like that, sorry but your ass needs to get used to
sleeping away from home.
mactime
(202 posts)3. Death Threats
There have been quite a few death threats so this is just a precaution.
Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)4. I guess BUT you would think if they are getting death threats they can get police protection.
snagglepuss
(12,704 posts)6. So what happens if there is a trial? Will none of the family be there?
MrSlayer
(22,143 posts)5. It adds drama.
He is so "in fear of his life" that he can't show his face. It's for effect.