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Just a word of warning. [View all] nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 OP
I would add one thing: investigation into the actions of the Sanford PD in this case peacebird Mar 2012 #1
Oh that goes without saying nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #2
and i would add there needs to br an arrest. Solomon Mar 2012 #52
It would be nice to know the facts and hear from any witness's in this case. teddy51 Mar 2012 #3
Why step number one is an investigation nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #4
Yes. I'm wondering whether the police could subpoena more information JDPriestly Mar 2012 #62
Our sleuths had the actual cell phone nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #81
That is indeed the order of how things should be, MadHound Mar 2012 #5
Alas why murder 1 ain't in the books nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #6
While our jury system has its faults, its better than ... spin Mar 2012 #7
Trial by news hosts is an old tradition. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #9
I agree and with all the attention this incident has recieved ... spin Mar 2012 #21
If I were a betting man RZM Mar 2012 #8
I am not sure at this point nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #13
Federal charges make it a political thing RZM Mar 2012 #17
And tat is one of the reasons they might file nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #19
Actually I see a huge political upside in this, if the Justice Department has a case Hippo_Tron Mar 2012 #45
I can see that RZM Mar 2012 #48
Federal charges against Zimmerman will make white people antagonized? CreekDog Mar 2012 #50
Once again RZM Mar 2012 #64
I'm asking you to provide evidence that white voters will be antagonized by federal charges here? CreekDog Mar 2012 #65
That would probably depend on the charges RZM Mar 2012 #67
you didn't say it depends on the charges, you SAID "alienate white voters" CreekDog Mar 2012 #68
It's possible it could alienate some people RZM Mar 2012 #70
Apart from race, what is the right thing to do CreekDog Mar 2012 #72
Didn't I just tell you I was done with you? RZM Mar 2012 #74
could it be that you're disguising that you don't want him to end up in jail for anything serious CreekDog Mar 2012 #75
See post #74 RZM Mar 2012 #76
you're always done when we get around to asking what you really think CreekDog Mar 2012 #77
What do you mean "plant the story" chieftain Mar 2012 #66
Yeah, pretty much RZM Mar 2012 #69
So if I understand you, chieftain Mar 2012 #78
It's just a theory RZM Mar 2012 #82
I understand now that you say this is just a "theory" but chieftain Mar 2012 #83
No not really RZM Mar 2012 #86
You seem much more tentative about this as the evening has rolled on. chieftain Mar 2012 #87
Jesus H. RZM Mar 2012 #88
Thanks for the tutorial on how to access the "General Discussion" folder. chieftain Mar 2012 #89
Very few RZM Mar 2012 #90
If the poster won't tell you what they truly want, you have to judge by their posts CreekDog Mar 2012 #92
This could easily rise to the level of a federal (criminal) civil-rights violation. lastlib Mar 2012 #38
He took it upon himself to a child's executioner.. HipChick Mar 2012 #10
What do you mean by 'prison justice?' RZM Mar 2012 #12
I am sorry if my idea of justice nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #16
If he's found guilty and placed in prison... krispos42 Mar 2012 #11
To prevent another tragedy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #15
"Leads to a mentality". krispos42 Mar 2012 #35
The statistics speak for themselves. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #37
Would Zimmer have taken his gun out in public and felt so at ease to use it without that law Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #18
Dunno. krispos42 Mar 2012 #33
From police behaviour after the killing of Martin it seems to me the issue or defintion of Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #39
Just because justice manages to work in spite of a bad law rhett o rick Mar 2012 #43
I agree. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #14
Is there really no room for a pleasant game of Dungeons & Dragons in your "order of things?" nt ZombieHorde Mar 2012 #20
I will bring the Paladin of the Rose nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #25
Awesome. Your Paladin should help assure justice is served. nt ZombieHorde Mar 2012 #28
On a serious note nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #29
Sigh. Hate to repeat myself, but... JFN1 Mar 2012 #22
You are free and clear to do that nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #27
So Zimmerman (or anyone accused of a crime) JFN1 Mar 2012 #32
Actually we do have a history with public defenders nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #36
Still does not connect for me. JFN1 Mar 2012 #40
Alas I am not condemning it nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #53
Obama needs the black vote to survive. unionworks Mar 2012 #23
I agree nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #26
hanging z-man.... unkachuck Mar 2012 #24
I will put down and cap my bottle... unionworks Mar 2012 #30
Can you point out a link to any post on DU ... spin Mar 2012 #34
Finally a pragmatist! One that understands that mandating the purchase of a product that kills is Dragonfli Mar 2012 #41
Don't be ridiculous. Sixteen is way too old. Elementary schools are woefully gun deficient. lib_wit_it Mar 2012 #42
exactly... spanone Mar 2012 #31
Thank you for this MannyGoldstein Mar 2012 #44
"After all, that is justice." ScreamingMeemie Mar 2012 #46
so looking forward to the FBI analysis of those tapes. dougolat Mar 2012 #47
True but people are just as pissed off with the lack of malaise Mar 2012 #49
Why the Feds need to come in. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #54
The first step is missing - Arrest got root Mar 2012 #51
I will wait for the Feds at this point. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #55
fail. you dont have to prove your case before the Solomon Mar 2012 #71
The DA refused to nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #79
WOW! Too bad Trayvon wasn't afforded a "fair trial" before he was mercilessly gunned down! Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #56
Why? Because some of us get it nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #57
Most people are arrested first, an investigation is launched, charges brought forth Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #58
Why do you think the Feds need to get involved? nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #59
Where do I say I wand the Feds involved? Nowhere have I made that statement. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #85
In a rational world that is all true. just1voice Mar 2012 #60
You are right nadin. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #61
Zimmerman's presumption of innocence is not denied by my personal opinion of the matter LanternWaste Mar 2012 #63
If you were a direct eye witness to a murder, ecstatic Mar 2012 #73
This is a social norm nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #80
A word of warning...for whom? Spider Jerusalem Mar 2012 #84
Actually, there is enough evidence now to arrest Zimmerman. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #91
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