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In reply to the discussion: "I only shot a ni---r". Yup, Florida. [View all]indepat
(20,899 posts)46. What could the verdict in Sanford, FL do if not embolden other Zimmerman
wannabees? The assailant seemingly reacted as if to query "whats the big deal?"
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I wish they could arrest all the people that think what he did and said was OK.
woodsprite
Jul 2013
#1
I doubt it. It's almost an open and shut case of a hate crime. DOJ would definitely enter. nt
kelliekat44
Jul 2013
#58
And I blame the southern politicians on the conservative machine of Koch brothers, ALEC and friends
Squinch
Jul 2013
#53
The name was not coined by slaves, it is a self identification and according to the
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#37
The term "cracker" in Florida originally came from the cattle drovers. Florida was and is still
1monster
Jul 2013
#61
A craic (crack) is an Irish term for fun and gossip, bragging talka and tales....
Historic NY
Jul 2013
#70
"I don't see a lot of racism in my area, since there is just not a lot of racial diversity here"
jtuck004
Jul 2013
#20
i'd say that 'isms' don't matter much without the force of the state or some similar ruling
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#75
economics & power create race & racism; without constant enforcement, such distinctions die.
HiPointDem
Jul 2013
#76
This reminds me of a Dennis Hopper movie I saw many years ago, called 'Paris Trout'.
Flatulo
Jul 2013
#25
And he is representative of the entire populace of Florida...how, exactly?
Common Sense Party
Jul 2013
#38
Quit whining, you sound like someone that feels guilty for failing to stand up. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#86
Well hopefully he'll end up in jail for a long time and he'll be someone's little *itch.
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2013
#31
If his exterior is as ugly as his soul, he will just be a very lonely person in prison. n/t
A Simple Game
Jul 2013
#39
It's about fucking time to make an example out of these racist animals!
Fantastic Anarchist
Jul 2013
#62
Guess you did not bother to look at the date of the article, 2012 its a year old not LBN!
Rebellious Republican
Jul 2013
#81