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[Future PhaZe]

This I'd agree with--the mind-blowing part of the whole thing is that there's zero question that Zimmerman killed a kid, and zero question that he essentially started the sequence of events by chasing him down. But, legally, the prosecution had to prove the unprovable beyond a reasonable doubt, because just proving that he did it and he started it wasn't enough.

The news commentator on the livestream I watched mentioned that he thought the defense had the argument won on the legal side of things, but that the prosecution had it on the moral side of things. And it's frustrating that there's such a wide gulf between the two in this case.

Good post.

Fro a common sense standpoint he's in jail right now, going off of the letter of the law? They made the right decision.

 

[TxdoHawk]

 

[Wazzy]

Disgusting. Terrible verdict and I feel horrible for TM's family.

 

[vas_a_morir]

So all the people who were fired/demoted because they didn't think they had enough to convict... are they going to get their jobs back for being 100% correct?

 

[Kevitivity]

Could you imagine a black man killing a white teenager, make a statement at the police station, and be in bed by the end of the night without being charged?

The fact that this case almost didn't go to trial says a lot more

Except that Zimmerman isn't white. The "white on black" narrative is appealing to many, but really isn't appropriate here.

 

[DyTonic]

As a black male, what's fair is fair. Trayvon wasn't an angel, if someone has authority over you.. no need to feel like you are above them and escalate a situation.

 

[pompidu]

No, it does not. The circumstances of this case were very unique, which is exactly why it received so much attention.

sounds like a very large loophole thats ripe to be exploited. meh

 

[neojubei]

Yeah, NOBODY gives a shit, clearly, based on thats all anyone has talked about for months.

Justice does not give a shit the prosecution and the cops didn't get a shit.

As a black male, what's fair is fair. Trayvon wasn't an angel, if someone has authority over you.. no need to feel like you are above them and escalate a situation.

Zimmerman HAD NO AUTHORITY WHATSOEVER

so from the press conference the prosecution wanted to throw the case

 

[MWS Natural]

Just wondering....is there a room full of Hispanics somewhere cheering?

 

[jamesinclair]

Will there be a riot?

I hope so. This country needs serious change

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

I feel sick. Honestly thought he'd get charged with manslaughter at the very least.

 

[GQman2121]

Just watching GZ attorney's closing remarks to the jury is infuriating.

The fact that the jury believed that his client was "walking back to his car and was then attacked from behind by the teen out of the darkness or bushes" is fucking maddening.

 

[NumberTwo]

Disgusting. Simply disgusting how this was handled directly from the start. Goddamn Florida.

 

[radrelic]

Jury made the right call. Tragic incident overall but at the end of the day, all of the evidence pointed to Zimmerman acting in self defense.

Mark O'Mara and Don West did a great job.

 

[Jintor]

Huh.

 

[Knoxcore]

The jury believed it was self defense. That is how our justice system works. We are only seeing pieces. Most of you get your information from the media and third party sources. You may not be happy with the verdict, but they system worked.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

As a black male, what's fair is fair. Trayvon wasn't an angel, if someone has authority over you.. no need to feel like you are above them and escalate a situation.

Wtf is this.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

a black life still ain't worth shit, I gotta take a walk man....

No bullshit. I've been told my entire life how afraid people are of me because I was a large Black kid. Just goes to show that fear of the Black male is still alive and well.

That's why Trayvon Martin is dead. Fear of the Black male.

 

[Rootbeer]

I hope you planned for this moment, business owners in Florida. Stay strong!

Sad day no matter how you slice it.

 

[Higgy]

You're honestly telling me that the facts don't support even a manslaughter conviction?

You think it was proven beyond a reasonable doubt? I'd hate to be an innocent man sitting with you on a jury pool if that's all the evidence you'd need to throw someone in prison for the rest of they're life.

 

[methane47]

"Brought out the Truth for trayvon martin"

The truth that he was a thug, weed smoking, MMA style fighting hooligan that went up to this poor soft sap Zimmerman and beat him to a pulp with his bag of skittles.

Thank you for bringing out the truth

 

[Half and half]

Just another day in America.

 

[Forceatowulf]

I don't know what's more silly in here... people talking about George having to deal with "Karma" (fucking lol) or being viewed as a villain in public. He will be viewed as a god damn hero to some and to most he will be totally forgotten about.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Like the OJ Trial. Is there a room full of hispanics somewhere cheering?

As a hispanic person... no?

 

[J@hranimo]

I don't know what's worse, the fact he got off not guilty when he obviously committed murder

or

The fact I expected this verdict since the trial started. I just have faith in the American justice system and, above all, Florida. I kinda feel fucked up.

 

[Camp Lo]

As a black male, what's fair is fair. Trayvon wasn't an angel, if someone has authority over you.. no need to feel like you are above them and escalate a situation.

What in the fuck are you even talking about my dude?

 

[Liseda]

I can understand why he wasn't guilty for muder but not guilty for anything at all? what the hell?

 

[GK86]

Fuck you GZ.

 

[Kaizer]

The thing that pisses me off the most is that he has never once showed any shred of remorse over this. None. He believes he did the right thing, and it was God's plan, and wouldn't change anything he did even knowing what he does now.

Which is that Trayvon wasn't doing anything wrong, wasn't a criminal, and belonged in the neighborhood.

So that tells me that it doesn't matter if Trayvon fought back, or threw the first punch. Zimmerman is proud that he killed a kid for no fucking reason. And that is sickening. And he got away with it.

Yep, sad fucking day for America.

 

[Spirit of Jazz]

I think this fucking sucks and there's no other way to put it. My heart goes out to every sane American that has no choice but to witness and accept this travesty.

 

[charsace]

I'm so fucking mad right now. Its open season on black kids. Fucking bullshit. Its fucking bullshit that this guy didn't have to testify. Because if that racist piece of shit had to testify he would have been found guilty. Its fucking bullshit that he didn't have to explain why he started the confrontation.

 

[MilesWebber]

This whole situation is fucked. Not even manslaughter? This guy brought a gun on a neighborhood watch patrol, got paranoid about a teenager, got into a confrontation and shot someone who was unarmed. I don't think its murder per se but he did kill someone. And walking away without even a manslaughter charge is sending the wrong message.

I agree about there not being enough evidence to prove this is murder.

 

[PotatoeMasher]

So all the people who were fired/demoted because they didn't think they had enough to convict... are they going to get their jobs back for being 100% correct?

Nah, bloated Katherine Harris is still taking her victory lap right now even though she overreached with 2nd degree.

 

[BronsonLee]

I remember when they were announcing they charged him, and -everyone- was expecting Manslaughter, as a make good. Then they dropped the Murder 2 thing and people freaked out.

Looking back, what made them think that was a good idea?

 

[Eighty Deuce]

Let's hope things stay civil.

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Well, I just hope that he gets taken for every dollar he ever sees.

But I can't complain about the verdict. As much as I'd like to.

I think ZM will be set for life. People will donate and make sure he's comfortable. He's a hero, a celebrity to some.

 

[Cloudy]

Florida's self defense law makes no sense. Dead people don't talk. If they did the law would make more sense.

Why isn't Trayvon allowed to stand his ground?

 

[criesofthepast]

Treyvons death will have not been for nothing if after all this the stand your ground law gets majorly looked at and removed from Florida law.

 

[Chumly]

Well not surprised but an absolute travesty. Fucking sickening

 

[Josh7289]

This country needs to change.

 

[IcyBlueStrawberry]

As a black male, what's fair is fair. Trayvon wasn't an angel, if someone has authority over you.. no need to feel like you are above them and escalate a situation.

Are you serious?

 

[lednerg]

Florida's self defense law makes no sense. Dead people don't talk. If they did the law would make more sense.

If anything positive is to come of this, I hope it a re-examination of what self-defense means in Florida and the US in general. Right now, if you kill the witness(es), you get to say it was self-defense. Fuck that.

 

[Row]

I hope so

what would a riot accomplish other than giving racists satisfaction from having their views reinforced

 

[Kajigger]

Jury made the right call. Tragic incident overall but at the end of the day, all of the evidence pointed to Zimmerman acting in self defense.

Mark O'Mara and Don West did a great job.

Yep. I honestly thought that he would be found guilty when I hear that it was an all female jury (some might have been mothers). All in all I think they made the right decision.

 

[ironcreed]

This is like some shit straight out of The Devil's Advocate. Was this guy in the courtroom somewhere?

 

[Nowise10]

This. I was on a high from seeing Pacific Rim too. Fuck this country.

You guys are way way way to attached to something so stupid. In a week you'll forget about this.

 

[Rayis]

Good, now I will carry a gun, instigate a fight, and shoot the person I harassed and then claim self-defense. I know I will be declared innocent.

totally shameful and disgusting

 

[jamesinclair]

You heard it here first, folks: it's only illegal to kill white people.

Thats not necessarily true. If your weapon of choice is a car, its a $1,000 fine for murder

 

[GQman2121]

LOL:

https://twitter.com/WarrenSapp/status/356236096587309057

 

[vas_a_morir]

I want to hear from the Jurors:

"Every time we thought about convicting Zimmerman, we would remember that hilarious knock-knock joke Mr. West told at the beginning and start laughing so hard we'd forget what we were talking about. "