ZIMMERMAN TRIAL LIVE LINK

[Singlestack]

Just a few random musings about the trial and result.

- I believe justice was served and the correct verdict was reached, under the law.

- While I don't believe this will happen, my wish is that wanna be thugs avoid strangers who are giving them a careful eye and even following them. Be careful who you pick on and confront - it may cost you your life.

- I want West and MOM as my defense attorneys, should I ever be in the same situation. Not perfect, but I believe more than competent and swam upstream for the entire trial

- The prosecution press conference, dominated by stupid Angela, was a farce. Her smarmy answers with the fake smile were completely disingenuous. She knew she didn't have a case and pushed Murder 2 anyway. Although BDLR (Bernie) I thought was overall a pretty good prosecutor, his indignant "justice was not served" comments in the press conference were disappointing. He should well know that few comments thanking the jury and not commenting on the specifics would serve him better than clinging to the proven false narrative with feigned indignity

- Trial attorney friends of mine told me this morning that the likelihood of a federal civil rights trial is non-existent for two reasons: the "wrong" party needs to be one involved with enforcement of the law (police, judge, attorney,....) - and a private citizen like GM doesn't meet that. The other reason is the FBI investigation that cleared GZ of racist behavior. One of these attorneys even mentioned a civil suit is unlikely, but I didn't hear his reasoning. It would seem to be a wrongful death civil trial may still be possible.

- At least GZ's handgun was a pretty cheap and easily replaced Kel-Tec PF-9. Although he can apply to have it returned, might be best to let Sanford PD disposition it or destroy it, and just get another elsewhere

- Although riots have not materialized, I think this trial and the continued pressure of the race baiters will move race relations backward. This trial may not be the "key moment" that sparks severe and long-lasting racial division, but it will be used as a catalyst in the future for other events that will indeed be the catalyst.

- Even though GZ was acquitted, the trial makes it clear that any lawful citizen who shoots another in claimed self defense may well be railroaded. regardless of the evidence or lack of evidence.

[SA Friday]

- At least GZ's handgun was a pretty cheap and easily replaced Kel-Tec PF-9. Although he can apply to have it returned, might be best to let Sanford PD disposition it or destroy it, and just get another elsewhere

- Although riots have not materialized, I think this trial and the continued pressure of the race baiters will move race relations backward. This trial may not be the "key moment" that sparks severe and long-lasting racial division, but it will be used as a catalyst in the future for other events that will indeed be the catalyst.

A few small spats have happened. I believe Oakland had some problems last night. Overall, way less than I expected.

Hell yes he should get his gun back, and if he's smart he will get a signed copy of the evidence tag receipt and keep it. the go straight down to a bank and put both in a safety deposit box. (I know this is twisted, but my mind just works like this.) Guns with documented history to them are worth serious money. 100 years from now, that POS keltec will be put his great grandkids through college.

[brokenscout]

They will try him till he's guilty(DOJ), or someone will get him

[UrbanWolf]

Best facebook comment I've seen so far about Zimmerman "He did not do it in self defense, he was not dead."

[muddywings]

I made, what I think is my first, FB post with an article from where I was born and have a lot of family.
Does it sound familiar but without the media hype, public outrage and the presidential commentary?

http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top...tt-not-guilty/

[cofi]

I made, what I think is my first, FB post with an article from where I was born and have a lot of family.
Does it sound familiar but without the media hype, public outrage and the presidential commentary?

http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top...tt-not-guilty/

Love it thanks for this link

[muddywings]

Hell, forget the media overhyping this BS, tell the POTUS he should not get involved:

(CNN) - President Barack Obama issued the following statement Sunday following the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial.

"The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken. I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. And as we do, we should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities. We should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this. As citizens, that’s a job for all of us. That’s the way to honor Trayvon Martin."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/14/obama-makes-statement-following-zimmerman-verdict/?hpt=hp_t2

Sorry, I won't be honoring a young thug who beat the crap out of someone and got shot for doing it.

[cofi]

Hell, forget the media overhyping this BS, tell the POTUS he should not get involved:

(CNN) - President Barack Obama issued the following statement Sunday following the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial.

"The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken. I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. And as we do, we should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities. We should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this. As citizens, that’s a job for all of us. That’s the way to honor Trayvon Martin."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/14/obama-makes-statement-following-zimmerman-verdict/?hpt=hp_t2

Sorry, I won't be honoring a young thug who beat the crap out of someone and got shot for doing it.

travon was a gun owner and therefore im assuming a second amendment supporter i think he would be in support of the stand your ground laws

[SideShow Bob]

travon was a gun owner and therefore im assuming a second amendment supporter i think he would be in support of the stand your ground laws

Considering his age, he was an "Illegal gun" owner........

[cofi]

Considering his age, he was an "Illegal gun" owner........

maybe this will spark a debate about lowering the handgun age limits....