George Zimmerman will walk. I knew he would walk before the trial, and I know he will now.

[JRLeft]

I believe he guilty, there is clear evidence he did but enough clouding to give reasonable doubt. And after all this is the America, and killing people who look like me is legal in this country. Hell the Police do it regularly.

[quinnox]

1. If so, he will become the poster boy for Neo-nazis and white supremacists alike

along with gun crazies as well.

[JRLeft]

2. Well he's going free, the stand your ground law will provide cover for people who want to kill black

men. Even though this trial isn't being tried about stand your ground.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I agree with you on the (he's guilty part) but Zimmerman isn't using a "stand your ground" defense.

He's merely asserting a textbook self defense.

[JRLeft]

5. I stated that this trial isn't being tried on stand your ground.

[friendlyFRIEND]

15. why would a hispanic man be a poster boy to white racists? nt

[brush]

18. He is half white, remember. His last name is not Hispanic. nt

[friendlyFRIEND]

20. So is PBO but by appearance most think he's AA

And Z looks Hispanic

[brush]

21. True

But zimmy looking Hispanic won't stop the racists from embracing him should he walk.

[friendlyFRIEND]

23. I live in Southern California

And it's not widely publicized but there are fairly serious problems with AA and Hispanics in LA.

When I was younger, maybe 25 years ago I would go to the LAX airport 2-3 time per yearand I can tell you that Inglewood was like 90% AA. Go there today it's majority Hispanic.

Many AA feel displaced by Hispanics and incidents of Hispanic on AA (or vice versa) are fairly commonplace.




I would think that GZ might be embraced by Hispanics before reallife white power, Aryan nation types.

[spanone]

3. you are allowed to your opinion. so glad you didn't need a trial.

[DearAbby]

6. Only in America you can shoot an unarmed Black teenager

and people all over the country sends money like manna from heaven. Was there a Zimmerman witness who didn't donate thousands of dollars?

[avebury]

8. Good point!

His supporters are going to want payback which will come only if he is acquitted and hit the mother lode in book/TV/Movie/Speaking Engagements.

[HappyMe]

9. NRA poster boy.

[JRLeft]

10. I don't think so. Black men are treated like criminals regularly. I get dirty looks all of the time.

I've never committed a crime, I've never received a speeding, or parking ticket. I have no record yet, I get dirty looks, I've had women clutch their purse, grab their children, and the worst one was having a lady call the police because she thought I was stealing my car. After all someone like me could not afford a brand new vehicle.

[bunnies]

7. Maybe. But for how long?

He wont be "free" thats for sure.

[katmondoo]

11. He may walk but will be hated

He can join OJ and Casey Anthony, both hated. He will have no happiness and no peace.

[Maximumnegro]

16. Disagree. A lot fo White People

will embrace him and use his acquittal as an excuse for their conscience in thinking black people are indeed a potential threat OR to convince themselves 'racism doesn't exist anymore'. He won't be hated by the majority. No way. Law enforcement will embrace him. He will get paid lots in speaking fees and appearances for right wing orgs of all stripes.

That fucker is going to be juuuust fine.

[friendlyFRIEND]

17. he will cash out with the NBC lawsuit

change his name and live happily as Jorge Martinez in Texas or New Mexico...

[yardwork]

22. Reading the comments on local media is very disheartening. The vile racism is extreme.

Thousands of Zimmerman supporters all over the nation will make him a hero. He'll have paid speaking engagements at NRA and white supremacist organizations.

[Little Star]

12. I pray you are wrong about Zimmerman but....

I think the prosecution has done a very poor job and you may very well be right. I just hope not. Trayvon and his family deserve justice.

[Ruby the Liberal]

13. If that happend, Katie - bar the gate

Talk about tossing up a green light to every gun nut cleared to carry, to shoot first and ask questions (if even) later just because someone looks at them askance...

[alcibiades_mystery]

14. These Assholes Always Get Away

That should be the title of Zimmerman's biography should he walk.

[Rex]

19. I believe Zimmerman will get 2nd degree murder.

And I think his lawyer will start an appeal right away, while Zimmerman goes to prison.