[quote=briansd1][quote=Jacarandoso]Where did you find a predominantly rational discussion of this case, Brian?[/quote]
I had a discussion about this with my brother and he was conflationg all kinds of issues.
Nothwistanding the sensational news coverage, the bottom line is that the police gave Zimmerman a break. I believe because clearly they didn’t care that a Black kid was killed. It was a racist decision by the police chief to let Zimmerman go.
Zimmerman was not tested for alcohol or drugs. The police did not interview him under camera or photograph him, that I know of. After the killing, Zimmerman went into hiding for weeks, likely so that traces of drugs would disappear and so that there would be no physical evidence of the injuries he claims to have suffered.
At this point, Zimmerman can claim anything without having the burden proof. Are we just to believe him?
If you’re badly injured in a fight, don’t you want to get some medical help and x-rays?
Because of the way the police mishandled the case, Zimmerman will not get the full punishment he deserves.
On the issue of popular outrage, I think that rioting is in order when great injustices are perpetrated. The people need a way to express their anger.
I would understand if rioters were to burn down the police headquarters and City Hall in Sanford. Remember, as Americans, we support uprisings in Lybia, Syria, China, Russia, etc… Why not right here, at home?[/quote]
Your views have always been very extreme, this is another fine example.
You would think after this last few years of the political firestorm ignited by the extremists from the political right, you would recognize persistent extremism is not the way to go.
