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Solomon

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52. and i would add there needs to br an arrest.

Fri Mar 23, 2012, 02:00 PM

Mar 2012

FIRST

I'd like the system try to wait on an indictment before arresting anyone for anything. The idea is absurd.

There was and remains probable cause for an arrest. I'm getting sick of the bullshit

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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