The Zimmerman case caused an uproar because he wasn't charged when it happened, & it soon became a race issue. Saying if it was reversed, if Zimmerman was black & the white was white, he would be arrested & charged on the spot.
Then somebody, I don't remember who, made a statement about the kid wearing a hoodie at night & supposedly in warm weather. About how it made him look suspicious & whatnot. All across the nation, there were church services & walks with people wearing hoodies; to go against the statement that wearing a hoodie shouldn't be the reason to be shot or suspicious.
Now, the story with Zimmerman. He called the police, he was told not to follow him, he shouldn't have followed him or had any reason to do so. He claims self-defense? Well, he put himself in that position by following him. If you're going to take matter into your hands, expect the consequences. He said the kid attacked him. Ok, perhaps the kid felt threatened & to defend himself, he had to make the first move. What would you do if being followed? Most would say run away, but chances are others would confront them.
That's my opinion, however. Even if the kid attacked him first, he still had no reason to pull the trigger. There is no self defense because Zimmerman made the first move by following him.
People get released on bail all the time. He will have his trial, perhaps not a fair one thanks to the media, but he will always have a target on his back -- in the streets or in prison.
Ladies and gentlemen, I think we've found this thread's douchebag, give him a pat on the shoulder.
I have highlighted points that I consider key-points in your post. Most of the highlighted statements are a part of a whole, so please read the entire thing before argumenting based on what I've highlighted. There, I said it, so don't come yelling about me taking your arguments out of context.
First of all, your entire first paragraph about the case being a racial issue is moot point. All the 'evidence' that points to the Zimmerman case being racially motivated was based on Zimmermans call to the Stanford Police Department where he reported Martin's 'suspicious activity'. Whether or not Martin was actually 'up to no goo' is irrelevant. What matters is that the case has nothing to do with Martin being black.
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Read that and take a look at the actual Police reports instead of linking me to CNN or BBC, as I have a hunch that you'll do.
And the fact that the case has been blown completely out of proportion has nothing to do with Zimmerman not being arrested immediately. Really, what really should interest people is how the media has completely destroyed the case, just as they have Zimmerman himself.
Honestly, I actually laughed when I heard about those 'hoodie-demonstrations'. The fact is that hoodies are intimidating, simple as that. Some clothing is simply more 'intimidating' and 'threatening' than other clothing. Really, most people would rather stand beside a man wearing a suit than they would a man wearing a black trench-coat and fingerless gloves. It is ridiculous, yes, but it's simply how it is. I'd be scared shitless if a man, face obscured by a black hoodie, came walking towards me with his hands in his pockets. The guy might as well be harmless, but his clothing gives an intimidating impression. It's called being superficial, by the way. I'm sure Martin was a nice guy, but Zimmerman didn't know Martin and based his judgement on his apparent behavior and clothing. 'He looks suspicious' is not a racial slur, not is it an uncommon expression.
For the last time; Zimmerman was hardly even ADVICED not to follow Martin, the dispatchers exact words were; "We don't need you to do that." O_O Can you guess who turned that advice into a direct order? The media! Good guess. Oh, by the way, a dispatcher has no authority to issue any kind of orders, so even if the dispatcher had ordered Zimmerman not to follow Martin, it would've been moot point, especially in court.
I find it funny how you continously state that Zimmerman should 'accept (your exact wording was; 'except', but I think and hope that you worded it like that by mistake) the consequences of his actions'. Well, if you insist on going down that sort of path, shouldn't Martin accept the consequences of wearing a hoodie, too? Shouldn't everyone just accept whatever punishment, however unfair it is, others give to them? You're being ridiculous. Stop being ridiculous.
Whoop-di-doo! It's not self-defence if you have a gun, hurr durr.
I will not comment on the law that allows citizens to buy and use guns, simply because it is not the topic of this thread.
I'm glad that you have realized thar Martin did, indeed, strike first. However, I fail to see any logical reason for why MARTIN's attack is completely justifiable, while Zimmerman's is not. There is something called panic, you know, most people panic when someone sits on top of them, restraining them while smashing their head against the pavement.
"Ok, perhaps the kid felt threatened & to defend himself, he had to make the first move. What would you do if being followed? Most would say run away, but chances are others would confront them." This is probably the single most stupid thing I've ever heard. Felt threatened? First move? Chances are? What. The. Hell. How can you not be ashamed of blatantly stating that it's okay to turn around and smash your followers head in? If Zimmerman hadn't had a gun, this case would've been about a black guy beating up his white 'stalker', that would've been more simple, wouldn't it? But because Zimmerman had a gun, panicked and fired it, you justify this unprovoked act of violence? What in the world!?
Your last two paragraphs really made me loose it. You are, apparently, aware that this case has ruined Zimmermans life forever. You're also aware that it doens't matter whether or not he's punished, because this case will always follow him. You're very aware that he'll receive threats, perhaps someone will even attempt to kill him. You're aware of all of this... And you rejoice in it? With all due respect, mr. Anonymous, your oppinions sicken me to the very core of my being.
I hope this cleared some stuff
-Zero
