Zimmerman acquitted

[McheleM]

Isn't Florida the same state that let the mom off who killed her daughter????

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by McheleM

Isn't Florida the same state that let the mom off who killed her daughter????

The same. And the woman who is rumored to be pregnant again.

[Princess keke]

I think this case was big because it people started to say it was about race. Apart of me really think it was because the only reason Treyvon was killed was because he didn't fit the description of the area. It's sad because a child was killed be a grown man because he assumed he was doing something wrong. I don't not believe that he was going to go look for an address. How do you live in a area for three years and always walk the area but have no clue of what the address is? If only he would have stayed in his car and left Treyvon alone he would still be here today. I think our justice system is full of it and its not right.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Princess keke

I think this case was big because it people started to say it was about race. Apart of me really think it was because the only reason Treyvon was killed was because he didn't fit the description of the area. It's sad because a child was killed be a grown man because he assumed he was doing something wrong. I don't not believe that he was going to go look for an address. How do you live in a area for three years and always walk the area but have no clue of what the address is? If only he would have stayed in his car and left Treyvon alone he would still be here today. I think our justice system is full of it and its not right.

Even the Prosocuter said we have the best Justic system in the world and we do go hang out in some other country's and you will know how great our judicial system is. I lived in my parents neighborhood for over 10 years and didn't know which streets where which. Trayvon had drugs in his system try not to forget that so he was also far from perfect.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Princess keke

I think this case was big because it people started to say it was about race. Apart of me really think it was because the only reason Treyvon was killed was because he didn't fit the description of the area. It's sad because a child was killed be a grown man because he assumed he was doing something wrong. I don't not believe that he was going to go look for an address. How do you live in a area for three years and always walk the area but have no clue of what the address is? If only he would have stayed in his car and left Treyvon alone he would still be here today. I think our justice system is full of it and its not right.

If only Trevon would have walked up to Zimmerman and introduced himself, explained he was on his way home, and lost the beligerant attitude, Trevon would be here today. This "child" was almost 6 feet tall...he was not a little 4 foot tall kid....it was not evident this was a "child", although there are alot of people killed by "children" just this age.....we have a bunch of them vandalizing cars in this area....they have been caught on security cameras, and they too, are just a "child"....toting crow bars and guns, breaking into cars and vandalizing property. And THESE kids are looking like kids...their heads do not even clear the roof of an SUV!!! Kind of like the "child" that set fire to our elementary school last year....not once but twice! A "child" can be deadly....

[Britster]

I think it was the right decision.

I was worried that the jury would be swayed by their fear of public reaction. When I first heard about the case I wasn't sure what to think. They were showing the pic of a kid who looked 12. This guy was 17 and far from the innocent looking kid that they tried to make everyone believe was the one who was killed. Still oesn't mean he deserved to die. I think a lot of 17 yr olds are little punks and think they know better, doesn't mean they're bad people, or deserved to get shot.

Zimmerman wasn't the one using racial slurs -- Martin was. Zimmerman had injuries that backed up what he said happened. The girl who said she was on the phone with Martin was revealed to have lied about what she heard AND about writing out what happened.



So even if you think he is guilty, there was definitely enough evidence brought forward to have enough reasonable doubt that he shouldn't have been charged with anything. I think Zimmerman probably should've chosen to do things differently, I think him carrying a gun was a bit much (but it WAS his legal right) and was probably too quick to pull the trigger. But nothing that he did adds up to 'murder'. But I do not think he deserved to spend the rest of his life in jail. And I think the jury made the right decision.

[capt_noonie]

I agree with Brit and Yorkiemom. The system isn't perfect, but I think the charges they tried him on were too harsh, just like Casey Anthony. Too harsh of charges and it's that reasonable doubt. If there's even one bit, you can't convict. Come on even OJ was acquitted. That's how our system works, on high profile cases at least it seems. Lots of times the lower courts will bully people into taking plea deals, essentially admitting guilt, even tho they haven't proved they did anything, bc they don't want to go thru the system, and are afraid that they will get even worse punishment. I think tha'ts so wrong. But in this case, he went thru the system and was not convicted of anything.

However, he still won't have his life back. How can he go to the market, work, etc without people still judging him even tho he is supposed to be free and clear? The court found him not guilty of anything, yet his life will not go back to normal at all. Theoretically, couldn't he even sue for mental anguish or something? Remember the police didn't even arrest him at first. It wasn't until the community started showing the "mob mentality" that the police were pressured to do so.

I just think if it were MY neighborhood, and there had been a rash of break ins, and the suspects looked like Martin, what would I do? I know I would have wished there was someone in my neighborhood that cared enough to patrol, bc I know when we call the cops they take eons to show up! And I know I wouldn't approach someone suspicious myself.

Or what if someone attacked you, your mom, your kid, etc, wouldn't you try to protect them and yourself? How do I know if the attacker isn't on PCP or something? I don't. And turns out he did have drugs in his system.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

If only Trevon would have walked up to Zimmerman and introduced himself, explained he was on his way home, and lost the beligerant attitude, Trevon would be here today. This "child" was almost 6 feet tall...he was not a little 4 foot tall kid....it was not evident this was a "child", although there are alot of people killed by "children" just this age.....we have a bunch of them vandalizing cars in this area....they have been caught on security cameras, and they too, are just a "child"....toting crow bars and guns, breaking into cars and vandalizing property. And THESE kids are looking like kids...their heads do not even clear the roof of an SUV!!! Kind of like the "child" that set fire to our elementary school last year....not once but twice! A "child" can be deadly....

Yup. 17 years old and almost 6 feet tall and they keep saying child. Yet there are gangbangers who are 14 and they try them as adults. Makes no sense.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

The same. And the woman who is rumored to be pregnant again.

OMG are you serious! Who would go near that evil little elf?!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

I think it was the right decision.

I was worried that the jury would be swayed by their fear of public reaction. When I first heard about the case I wasn't sure what to think. They were showing the pic of a kid who looked 12. This guy was 17 and far from the innocent looking kid that they tried to make everyone believe was the one who was killed. Still oesn't mean he deserved to die. I think a lot of 17 yr olds are little punks and think they know better, doesn't mean they're bad people, or deserved to get shot.

Zimmerman wasn't the one using racial slurs -- Martin was. Zimmerman had injuries that backed up what he said happened. The girl who said she was on the phone with Martin was revealed to have lied about what she heard AND about writing out what happened.



So even if you think he is guilty, there was definitely enough evidence brought forward to have enough reasonable doubt that he shouldn't have been charged with anything. I think Zimmerman probably should've chosen to do things differently, I think him carrying a gun was a bit much (but it WAS his legal right) and was probably too quick to pull the trigger. But nothing that he did adds up to 'murder'. But I do not think he deserved to spend the rest of his life in jail. And I think the jury made the right decision.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

If only Trevon would have walked up to Zimmerman and introduced himself, explained he was on his way home, and lost the beligerant attitude, Trevon would be here today. This "child" was almost 6 feet tall...he was not a little 4 foot tall kid....it was not evident this was a "child", although there are alot of people killed by "children" just this age.....we have a bunch of them vandalizing cars in this area....they have been caught on security cameras, and they too, are just a "child"....toting crow bars and guns, breaking into cars and vandalizing property. And THESE kids are looking like kids...their heads do not even clear the roof of an SUV!!! Kind of like the "child" that set fire to our elementary school last year....not once but twice! A "child" can be deadly....

I do know that if a teenage girl - even one smaller and younger than me - was doing that to my face and head and I had protection, I would use it. I'd be scared silly and fearing I'd be dead or a vegetable within 30 seconds. That star ?Natasha Richardson? died from an epidural hematoma after only a fall at a ski resort lesson I think and I don't think she even broke the skin on her head at all. But didn't they say she had a thin skull or a weak blood vessel in the brain or something? When your head is being banged, you might not have much time to react in order to save your life or your brain function.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I do know that if a teenage girl - even one smaller and younger than me - was doing that to my face and head and I had protection, I would use it. I'd be scared silly and fearing I'd be dead or a vegetable within 30 seconds. That star ?Natasha Richardson? died from an epidural hematoma after only a fall at a ski resort lesson I think and I don't think she even broke the skin on her head at all. But didn't they say she had a thin skull or a weak blood vessel in the brain or something? When your head is being banged, you might not have much time to react in order to save your life or your brain function.

That is the lady I was talking about....I dont know about her "thin skull" or "weak blood vessel" but I see elderly people admitted to the hospital at least 2 a week, with bleeding into their brains from falling in the house, or slipping outside and hitting their head on THE CONCRETE....all they have is a small contusion on their head, and they end up with bleeding into their brain, requiring surgery to keep them from dying. Football players in HIGH SCHOOL football games, with helmets on their heads, sustain bleeding in the brain after they get tackled on the field, with all that protective gear on, and drop on the sidelines or in the locker rooms....I can not believe no one jumped on that! People that have never been jumpe4d and attacked, and had someone that is NOT their friend, sitting on toip of them, threatening them....you have NO idea what fear is!!!! You can NOT say Zimmerman was not afraid of that 6 foot, 160# "child" telling him he "was going to die tonight".

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by McheleM

Isn't Florida the same state that let the mom off who killed her daughter????

Yes, indeed.

[Mom of 3]

I have to agree with you all, that is Trevon had said to George, I am visiting my dad, etc, etc. But he didn't. I also believe that if Trevon had received help about 3 years ago, he may still be here with us today. He has a record of breaking and entering, stealing, drugs, and trouble in school. From what I am hearing, the school tried to cover up some of the things he did, because the school had a bad record already, and they didn't need any more trouble. He was found with stolen jewerly, that they didn't tell the police about, instead the teacher that caught him, told the cops, it was "just" found on the school grounds. It sounds like he was starting to turn bad about 3-4 years ago, and instead of getting him help, they turned their heads the other way. And far as kid? He definately was not a "kid" He was under 18, but not a kid. Had to put my 2 cents in..

[ilovejoel]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If you watched the video of Zimmerman saying how it went he didn't continue to follow Trayvon he was looking for a street sign and address to tell the operator and had no idea where Trayvon had gone. The teen had drugs in his system and had a history of drugs so he could have honestly been up to no good. I mean who walks around in the rain to the store and then just casually stands in a neighborhood that is not his just looking around in the rain. I think maybe both Trayvon and Zimmerman did wrong things. I think if he had wanted to just kill him he would have not called the police and not talked to the police with out a lawyer. I think this whole thing got out of control and people wanted to blame it on a black vs. white thing when he is not even white. I am happy with the outcome I do not think it was murder and I do not think there was enough evidence to prove it was.

This is exactly what I think