Witness responds to suggestion that Trayvon lied before getting shot: ‘That’s real retarded, sir’

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206. I didn't see

much, if any, "arrogance" being directed toward her by the attorney questioning her. In fact, I thought he was being quite gentle with her, all things considered.

She herself was being rude and contemptuous.

As a defense lawyer, it's his JOB to discredit prosecution witnesses. Something she should have been told...or reminded of, perhaps with a signal of some sort from the prosecutor.

Be that as it may, I know how many here are rooting for Trayvon Martin to get justice. As am I. Or, rather, I'm hoping justice is meted out to whoever deserves it.

And as I look through these threads, I see where people are loving on Rachel Jeantel like she's some sort of female Robin Hood.

I was disgusted by her performance because, knowing how people can be subconsciously affected by such things, I felt that she didn't do the prosecution any favors by acting like a little shit in court.

So. Many people view her in a glowing light, and, as a result, are willing to give her more leeway with the "r" word than they would give someone here who isn't as well-liked. Even if the unliked person here used it exactly the same way.

That is hypocrisy. And it sucks.