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In reply to the discussion: K&R if you think Zimmerman is guilty of murder [View all]uppityperson
(116,022 posts)I see a poster asking "Any more right-wing racist bullshit you want to offer?"
You: 4) Although Zimmerman's history may suggest he could have violent tendencies so does Martin's as evidenced by his school troubles and his Twitter and Facebook accounts. His twitters degradingly referring to women as "bitches and ho's", his posts such as "Plzz shoot da #mf dat lied 2u!", and his twitter name "No_ Limit_ Nigga, could, if verified to be actually his, be evidence backing Zimmermans story that when he asked Martin what he was doing there, Martin responded by punching him in the face , knocking him to the gound, and pummeling him, by showing that Martin could have developed the thug or "gansta" mentality that has been so destructive to the lives of young black men in this country
Proof has been given that Zimmy did assault a cop, was in trouble for domestic violence. Trayvon was suspended for an empty pot baggie. Not very comparable "violent tendencies".
You: If, and I realize it is a BIG IF at this point, Zimmerman is telling the truth, then I think the gangsta culture may be a contributing factor in Trayvons's tragic death. Here's why. I would think that if a person were walking through a neighborhood and noticed they were being watched and followed they would have every reason to be concerned or fearful. They may decide to confront their "stalker", which Zimmerman is claiming Martin did by demanding to know why Zimmerman was following him. Zimmerman responded by asking Martin what he was doing there. No crime had been committed to this point. A reasonable person would have responded with a "none of your business", "Who are you to ask", "Why do you want to know", "I'm going home" etc. But instead, according to Zimmerman, Martin decided to resort to violence. He allegedly punched Z. in the face, knocked him to the ground, and pummled him. That's when the first crime occurred. Felony battery. Why did Martin decide to resort to viloence the result of which would be his own death instead of just demanding an answer. Was it the thug culture that if you feel you are "dissed" you resort to violence first?
You have defended your "evidence" and when shown it was false, now try to distract by saying someone said it is racist to discuss inner city, "thug", "gansta" issues.