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In reply to the discussion: The community that had Zimmerman as a crime watch program captain could end up paying for this [View all]Ganja Ninja
(15,953 posts)50. It's too bad they can't sue the NRA. n/t
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The community that had Zimmerman as a crime watch program captain could end up paying for this [View all]
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
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That's what I hate about this, none of the money comes out of the Cops and Corrupt officials.
slampoet
Apr 2012
#1
You would not believe how authortarian some can get from even the tiniest positions
Blue_Tires
Apr 2012
#75
i have a feeling that this kind of thing is going on in gated communities all over the country.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#47
It's a "shoot first and ask questions later" mentality ... Zimmerman was hell-bent to kill.
TahitiNut
Apr 2012
#82
I googled this community and found photos. It has a big gate and a huge "neighborhood watch" sign.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#40
Google searches indicate that the community is already in deep financial trouble.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#42
And how is that not going to be entered into evidence. Can't hide what's already out there. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#43
I'm glad you're posting all this. It gives a whole new perspective on HOAs and liability, as well
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#51
Nice. It appears that the # of lies released by those defending Zimmerman keeps growing. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#45
If they had vetted him they should have disqualified him from roaming the neighborhood.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#11
That's the key here. If they were aware of this (and how wouldn't they be?), they are responsible
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#41
It seems that they allowed him to call himself that even though it was unofficial.
slampoet
Apr 2012
#17
It just seems unjust to threaten potential witnesses with the possibility of a lawsuit.
drm604
Apr 2012
#19
It is important to separate "neighborhood watch" chat from the Homeowners Association activities
DURHAM D
Apr 2012
#20
I doesn't matter whether zimmy is convicted because the only thing that will matter in this
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#29
If they were aware that on their property he was engaging in this type of policing...
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#39
No doubt. Who would want to live in a community that allows nutjobs to patrol the area? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#35
No, the HOA is because they didn't do anything because of the complaints...nt
joeybee12
Apr 2012
#71
The discussion here is about the responsibility of the HOA for allowing (and even endorsing) this
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#63
Those policies can be negated, though, if the officers don't use due diligence.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#77