The Florida Roundup: Zimmerman
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I have very strong beliefs that race did play a card, but it was frowned upon by the system to "avoid" disturbance in the community. GZ is guilty of murder and I strongly, strongly believe that he confronted Trayon with his gun out, forcing the teenager to defend himself. I also believe that too much emphasis was placed on "who was crying out for help". Doesn't matter who it was...they both had a right to cry...both must have been scared. Let's support the Trayvon Foundation and perhaps re-word the Stay-Your Ground law. -
A question from Jay: What are white males supposed to think now. We are sort of also being stereotyped, aren't we? As a white male (originally from NY) who cares not about race, what is being assumed about me? Is there now much more of an assumption that I fear black males? If yes, what can I do about it? -
C.B. Hanif: Defense successfully made Trayvon Martin the villain in #Zimmermantrial
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@WLRN #TFR from #NorthMiamiBeach #FL : congratulations #AlSunshine ! When will the next #TreyvonMartin be saved by legalizing #marijuana ?by domnogin via twitter 7/19/2013 4:12:53 PM -
It was the jury's interpretation of the law that led to the not-guilty verdict-- @CBHanif ow.ly/n8f9Q #TFRby WLRN via twitter 7/19/2013 4:14:04 PM -
by WLRN via twitter 7/19/2013 4:14:10 PM
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Florida statute that requires more from a defendant to claim self-defense if he's the initial aggressor. #TFR s.scrbliv.me
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Al Sunshine says that constructive disagreement in fallout of trial will be lasting legacy of Zimmerman case #TFR ow.ly/n8fYaby WLRN via twitter 7/19/2013 4:21:44 PM
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Would more jurors make the verdicts more fair? FL requires 6 now, but some legislators want more: bit.ly/1bvpjRG #TFR @WLRNby Isabel Echarte via twitter 7/19/2013 4:21:50 PM -
“@WLRN : R u listening in? Tell us ur thoughts & comments on our #StandYourGround panel ow.ly/n8ftu #TFR ” pic.twitter.com/fQtm90Z6hQ
by paulleary via twitter 7/19/2013 4:23:23 PM -
From @MarcACaputo: evidence does not suggest that #Zimmerman was a racist. #TFR
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From @MarcACaputo: same race killing is more common than interracial #Zimmerman s.scrbliv.me
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If the law found to be finding victims guilty, or favoring agressors, it must be reexamined -- Al Sunshine ow.ly/n8h7j #TFRby WLRN via twitter 7/19/2013 4:37:35 PM
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I think it's absurd what is being made of Treyvon's attire. It was raining. If I saw someone walking down the street in a suit and tie in the rain, I'd be more suspect of his mental state than if they were were a hoodie to cover up.
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Gov. Scott says he won't call a special session s.scrbliv.me #TFR
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Great Tampa Bay Times study on over 200 cases where Stand Your Ground was invoked. www.tampabay.com
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What the George Zimmerman trial comes down to at is essence for supporters of either side is two things:
One, supporters of justice for Trayvon Martin focus on an unarmed individual walking down a public sidewalk. That's it. No hoodie, no "thug" persona, no school records, no marijuana, no "grid" on his teeth- nothing. Just an unarmed individual walking down the sidewalk.
For supporters of George Zimmerman, the focus is at the end of that story: an armed individual being physically attacked.
The law in Florida apparently protects any armed individual who uses deadly force against another individual who physically attacks, whether in perceived self-defense or otherwise.
I think that the ultimate purpose of the law as written by the NRA and promoted by ALEC is for only one thing: let the people know that they will always be vulnerable to armed individuals, so the answer is to arm yourself. In other words: gun sales.
~Andrew Markoff
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It costs more to kill a shelter animal than to spay an animal #TFR
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