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cali

(114,904 posts)
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 11:28 AM Apr 2012

Zimmerman has raised over twice what Trayvon's parents have raised

at least as far as online contributions go. And Trayvon's parents are raising the money for a foundation, not for personal gain like Zimmerman.

Depressing.

And sorry, I don't have a link. I heard this a couple of days ago.

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hlthe2b

(102,379 posts)
1. I wish I had the money/could win the lottery and present them with donation towards memorial...
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 11:36 AM
Apr 2012

This is so offensive to see the victim being used to stir racist donations for the killer. It is so depressing to fathom.

robinlynne

(15,481 posts)
2. Don't worry. I believe Trayvon's parents will be taken care of. Al Sharpton and friends brought them
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 12:00 PM
Apr 2012

to Los Angeles last weekend for a huge event in Trayvon's honor, and the boy who was shot in pasadena. The Martin supporters are not going to walk away from the Martins. And like OJ, there will be surely a civil trial after the criminal trial.....

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
3. I saw that too, and did the math
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 12:17 PM
Apr 2012

Quite remarkable, really. It is an indication of the possible fear/hate that Romney can gin up to use against the President.

ladjf

(17,320 posts)
4. Think about the mentality of a person who would send money to support Zimmerman. Mind
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 02:01 PM
Apr 2012

boggling. nt

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