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avebury

(11,196 posts)
8. Good point!
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 05:22 PM
Jul 2013

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.

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If so, he will become the poster boy for Neo-nazis and white supremacists alike quinnox Jul 2013 #1
Well he's going free, the stand your ground law will provide cover for people who want to kill black JRLeft Jul 2013 #2
I agree with you on the (he's guilty part) but Zimmerman isn't using a "stand your ground" defense. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2013 #4
I stated that this trial isn't being tried on stand your ground. JRLeft Jul 2013 #5
why would a hispanic man be a poster boy to white racists? nt friendlyFRIEND Jul 2013 #15
He is half white, remember. His last name is not Hispanic. nt brush Jul 2013 #18
So is PBO but by appearance most think he's AA friendlyFRIEND Jul 2013 #20
True brush Jul 2013 #21
I live in Southern California friendlyFRIEND Jul 2013 #23
you are allowed to your opinion. so glad you didn't need a trial. spanone Jul 2013 #3
Only in America you can shoot an unarmed Black teenager DearAbby Jul 2013 #6
Good point! avebury Jul 2013 #8
NRA poster boy. HappyMe Jul 2013 #9
I don't think so. Black men are treated like criminals regularly. I get dirty looks all of the time. JRLeft Jul 2013 #10
Maybe. But for how long? bunnies Jul 2013 #7
He may walk but will be hated katmondoo Jul 2013 #11
Disagree. A lot fo White People Maximumnegro Jul 2013 #16
he will cash out with the NBC lawsuit friendlyFRIEND Jul 2013 #17
Reading the comments on local media is very disheartening. The vile racism is extreme. yardwork Jul 2013 #22
I pray you are wrong about Zimmerman but.... Little Star Jul 2013 #12
If that happend, Katie - bar the gate Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #13
These Assholes Always Get Away alcibiades_mystery Jul 2013 #14
I believe Zimmerman will get 2nd degree murder. Rex Jul 2013 #19
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