I believe Zimmerman thought he was doing what was required of him and then
a confrontation occurred and in that scary moment he protected himself.
I believe Zimmerman was an out-of-control vigilante who has a clearly demonstrated unstable past (assault on a police officer while resisting arrest?) ... a history of making mountains-out-of-molehills with regard to phoning the cops for nothing ... a questionable attitude toward race at best ... and who was heard on the phone with the cops huffing-and-puffing in predatory pursuit of a small child whom he then likely lunged upon -- a kid whom you can then hear in a neighbor's phone call screaming bloody-murder for his life after trying to fight off an attacker over twice his stature -- and then shot him dead, for no reason other than he had nothing better to do, was slightly deranged to start with, and should have been removed from neighborhood watch after one of the first 45 times he called the cops for no good reason.
Totally. I think the man is a wannabe Dirty Harry who feels like the big man in town with a gun in his hand. Simple as that. That idiotic website certainly didn't help my opinion of him.
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That idiotic website certainly didn't help my opinion of him.
Probably the single most questionable use of that Edmond Burke quote I can think of.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
What in GOD's name does that have to do with his situation?
Even if he does truly believe himself innocent of criminal charges,
surely he can't be so deluded as to think he was doing (or did) a "good" thing?
He thinks he is a "good man"?
He thinks that he was helping to triumph over evil?
Yeesh.
If I was to smile and I held out my hand
If I opened it now would you not understand?
What Parker says happened next could make the fallout from the brutal beating even worse. As the attackers walked away, leaving Owen bleeding on the ground, Parker says one of them said "Now thats justice for Trayvon." Trayvon Martin is the unarmed teenager police say was shot and killed February 26 by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in Samford, Florida.
That idiotic website certainly didn't help my opinion of him.
Probably the single most questionable use of that Edmond Burke quote I can think of.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
What in GOD's name does that have to do with his situation?
Even if he does truly believe himself innocent of criminal charges,
surely he can't be so deluded as to think he was doing (or did) a "good" thing?
He thinks he is a "good man"?
He thinks that he was helping to triumph over evil?
What Parker says happened next could make the fallout from the brutal beating even worse. As the attackers walked away, leaving Owen bleeding on the ground, Parker says one of them said "Now thats justice for Trayvon." Trayvon Martin is the unarmed teenager police say was shot and killed February 26 by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in Samford, Florida.
It's sad that anyone would think a mob attack on someone unrelated to the incident in Florida in any way represents justice.
I think the whole point of the civil rights movement is to bury the racial divides.
Or we can create a huge story based on false and manipulative reporting and stoke the flames. How is that working out?
the evidence is ample man ... why you choose to ignore it is mind boggling ... forget this story ever broke, heck forget this story ever happened ... you think america is living in racial harmony now?
I think the whole point of the civil rights movement is to bury the racial divides.
Or we can create a huge story based on false and manipulative reporting and stoke the flames. How is that working out?
the evidence is ample man ... why you choose to ignore it is mind boggling ... forget this story ever broke, heck forget this story ever happened ... you think america is living in racial harmony now?
America is never living in harmony, regardless of race. This story has done nothing to help address harmony you seek, it only incites.
I think the whole point of the civil rights movement is to bury the racial divides.
Or we can create a huge story based on false and manipulative reporting and stoke the flames. How is that working out?
the evidence is ample man ... why you choose to ignore it is mind boggling ... forget this story ever broke, heck forget this story ever happened ... you think america is living in racial harmony now?
America is never living in harmony, regardless of race. This story has done nothing to help address harmony you seek, it only incites.
It points out that the racial divides are still massive... That is important. Not that I'm glad this situation is happening, obviously. But look... civil rights and racism are really the HARDEST issues for any nation to overcome. It does not come easy, and it doesn't come peacefully, unfortunately. I wish it did, but it never has in the history of human kind, so we can't expect it to be like that now either, realistically. It's a real shame, though, that America just doesn't seem to be learning with each new experience. The US seems to have come to a complete stand still in this regard as far as the general population goes. Kind of strange... I don't understand why this is, but I sure hope someone fixes it... Most likely, it's really rooted in economic factors... Which leaves little hope that things will actually improve anytime soon (on the contrary).
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
at this point people have picked their sides and will take whatever they want out of the articles posted...it's probably best just to sit back and watch the shitshow that will be Zimmerman's trial.
Okay... Is this supposed to make a difference to anything?
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.
Okay... Is this supposed to make a difference to anything?
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.
:? :? Dude. Was wondering if you or anyone thought the article said anything to change anyone's opinion. What's with the 'tude?
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
at this point people have picked their sides and will take whatever they want out of the articles posted...it's probably best just to sit back and watch the shitshow that will be Zimmerman's trial.
thing's can change in an instant in the court room espically when there 12 people trying to deside someones future..one wrong word and the whole case can change.
Okay... Is this supposed to make a difference to anything?
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.[/quote]
:? :? Dude. Was wondering if you or anyone thought the article said anything to change anyone's opinion. What's with the 'tude?[/quote]
Sorry it's so hard to judge peoples tone. I'm sorry I do apologize.
Okay... Is this supposed to make a difference to anything?
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.
:? :? Dude. Was wondering if you or anyone thought the article said anything to change anyone's opinion. What's with the 'tude?[/quote]
Sorry it's so hard to judge peoples tone. I'm sorry I do apologize.[/quote]
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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Probably the single most questionable use of that Edmond Burke quote I can think of.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
What in GOD's name does that have to do with his situation?
Even if he does truly believe himself innocent of criminal charges,
surely he can't be so deluded as to think he was doing (or did) a "good" thing?
He thinks he is a "good man"?
He thinks that he was helping to triumph over evil?
Yeesh.
If I opened it now would you not understand?
What Parker says happened next could make the fallout from the brutal beating even worse. As the attackers walked away, leaving Owen bleeding on the ground, Parker says one of them said "Now thats justice for Trayvon." Trayvon Martin is the unarmed teenager police say was shot and killed February 26 by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in Samford, Florida.
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That website is ludicrous. Completely tactless.
Did you see this Baltimore hate crime? Those thugs.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/sec ... ted-467891
wrong thread. Start a new one for that story.
It's sad that anyone would think a mob attack on someone unrelated to the incident in Florida in any way represents justice.
and this is why america needs to stop burying its racial divides ...
Or we can create a huge story based on false and manipulative reporting and stoke the flames. How is that working out?
the evidence is ample man ... why you choose to ignore it is mind boggling ... forget this story ever broke, heck forget this story ever happened ... you think america is living in racial harmony now?
i disagree ... it exposes ... it's denial that allows problems to persist and grow ...
rarely does something work in isolation ... but race is definitely a factor ...
Godfather.
who said it didn't ?
Godfather.
http://news.yahoo.com/george-zimmerman- ... 35114.html
great artical,thanks.
Godfather.
Okay... Is this supposed to make a difference to anything?
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.
Agreed
Godfather.
I don't know if you got the memo that we sometimes post article links for people to read to be informed. Not trying "to make a difference" :roll:. Was just supplying information for people to read so they can form their own opinion. Maybe your 808th post will be better that your 807th post. Or maybe you should just stick to pEaRl jAm posts only. AKA the Porch.[/quote]
:? :? Dude. Was wondering if you or anyone thought the article said anything to change anyone's opinion. What's with the 'tude?[/quote]
Sorry it's so hard to judge peoples tone. I'm sorry I do apologize.
Sorry it's so hard to judge peoples tone. I'm sorry I do apologize.[/quote]
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/01/2 ... vo-in.html
Looks like he's been a wannabe badass for a long time.