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branford

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14. Zimmerman is a nonentity.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 09:22 AM

Aug 2013

Why would I feel any safer or more threatened? Cases like Zimmerman are very rare, and he is now a recognizable public figure. He realistically poses no threat to me or anyone else, and if I was threatened, I doubt very much he could be of any assistance.

Sadly, I believe that it is far more likely that some foolish or disturbed soul will violently confront Zimmerman seeking "justice," and it will result in the death or serious injury of both him and/or Zimmerman. In light of some recent news reports, I am also more concerned with individuals (of any race) falsely justifying interracial violence and other criminality on the Zimmerman case.

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Do you feel safer because George Zimmerman is criscrossing the United States with a gun? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2013 OP

Should have had the option of feel less safe or something xoom Aug 2013 #1

How about a "Doesn't affect me either way" option? Pelican Aug 2013 #2

You can start your own poll./nt DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2013 #3

clearly, you are not a black teenager noiretextatique Aug 2013 #8

+1 JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #26

this La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2013 #58

As a parent of a former black teenager Boudica the Lyoness Aug 2013 #64

oh please noiretextatique Aug 2013 #66

That is how I feel, 1 vote for this option Duckhunter935 Aug 2013 #9

Yet some say white privilege doesn't exist. (nt) Heidi Aug 2013 #11

What white privlege? rl6214 Aug 2013 #36

The privelige of not having to be concerned Heidi Aug 2013 #38

Plenty of white people get shot every day rl6214 Aug 2013 #40

Very few white folks get shot simply because their whiteness makes people irrationally fearful. (nt) Heidi Aug 2013 #42

Can you prove this rl6214 Aug 2013 #44

Why, yes. Yes, I can. Heidi Aug 2013 #45

... La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2013 #59

Well how about pipi_k Aug 2013 #55

There are many who don't believe male privilege exists any more than white privilege. Heidi Aug 2013 #56

Well then... pipi_k Aug 2013 #61

here are some pix magical thyme Aug 2013 #57

Huh... pipi_k Aug 2013 #62

I vote this option also DrDan Aug 2013 #29

No, and I'm afraid to wear my hoodies too! Scuba Aug 2013 #4

Might I add... 99Forever Aug 2013 #5

I feel that he will end badly, sooner rather than later. nt onehandle Aug 2013 #6

My guess is that he's feeling he's going to need it a lot more than he needed it before Trayvon... cascadiance Aug 2013 #7

And he's going nowhere in particular treestar Aug 2013 #10

Yes, I feel safer now that he has left Florida!!! Sancho Aug 2013 #12

No. But I don't feel less safe either. MrSlayer Aug 2013 #13

Zimmerman is a nonentity. branford Aug 2013 #14

Many believed minorities would riot over verdict, the bigoted gun lovers were wrong. Hoyt Aug 2013 #17

Three really good points! JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #27

How do your statements address the OP or my comments? branford Aug 2013 #32

I'm addressing your post, "my fellow liberal." Hoyt Aug 2013 #33

I never expected any riots. branford Aug 2013 #34

Your point about pipi_k Aug 2013 #54

You made three accusations and can't prove a single one. rl6214 Aug 2013 #37

Meds are a matter of record, other "accusations" are obvious except to Zman supporters, including Hoyt Aug 2013 #41

What meds rl6214 Aug 2013 #43

Neither safer nor threatened michreject Aug 2013 #15

It's unlikely he's still in Texas Liberal In Texas Aug 2013 #16

I just hope he stays away from Georgia. n/t RebelOne Aug 2013 #18

Maybe he'll end up in Russia with Snowden mountain grammy Aug 2013 #19

Is the take away here that..... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #53

Neither. N/T GreenStormCloud Aug 2013 #20

I'm thinking he isn't going to come to MA Marrah_G Aug 2013 #21

I think he may be scouting out Texas as a state to move to. Having his guns sinkingfeeling Aug 2013 #22

As Long As He Stays 1,000 Miles From Me... KharmaTrain Aug 2013 #23

I don't give a shit one way or the other. rrneck Aug 2013 #24

I don't feel more or less safe. There are tons of people - lynne Aug 2013 #25

Shit. Aristus Aug 2013 #28

Wonder what he told his wife? Liberal In Texas Aug 2013 #30

Don't feel pipi_k Aug 2013 #31

Makes absolutely no difference to me. rl6214 Aug 2013 #35

Yes, I do - it shows that the rule of law can stand up to popular pressure. Donald Ian Rankin Aug 2013 #39

Amen! branford Aug 2013 #46

Excellent post. N/T GreenStormCloud Aug 2013 #51

For some time pipi_k Aug 2013 #65

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #50

amen DrDan Aug 2013 #52

I feel he is desperate ,armed and dangerous olddots Aug 2013 #47

My EDC provides my own safety. ileus Aug 2013 #48

"...I put my faith in it's ability to save lives..." Paladin Aug 2013 #49

i feel angry that he was allowed by instituitionalized racism to be free, but i also realize La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2013 #60

It doesn't effect my sense of safety one way or another. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2013 #63