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In reply to the discussion: It was a "thrill-killing" [View all]libodem
(19,288 posts)79. I just want to get my way
So I'm going to cry foul, about people who defend GZ. I find it intolerable, it hurts my liberal outlook on life. It conflicts with my worldview. All must bend to my will because it hurts my feelings.
I alerted on a low count defender of GZ so Mirt could see it and basically got told to fuck off, it's an opinion. I hate that opinion. So I'm here bitching about it.
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In what possible way would Trayvon need to be "defended" at this point? He was the victim.
enough
Apr 2012
#15
Actually, I have served on 2 different juries.... And yes, I could leave all the
glowing
Apr 2012
#68
indeed it was... and his defenders probably fantasize of doing the same thing
fascisthunter
Apr 2012
#17
Trigger happy, sportin a new 9mm w/permit to carry, skinhead racist,
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2012
#30
You can determine his intent on the night in question from looking at his eyes now?
RZM
Apr 2012
#32
I'm from Missouri. SHOW ME what the conversation between Trayvon and his GF was...
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2012
#57
Nowhere in your all knowing post did you state that you were voicing an "opinion".
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2012
#43
I think it's absolutely barbaric that we still rely on trials and juries to make decisions
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#72
Relax about an uniformed opinion claiming one human was LOOKING for someone to kill...
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2012
#53
then you're just looking for a fight because you want something to be outraged about
notadmblnd
Apr 2012
#55
I don't believe I've been "enraged" about anything in my entire 50 years on this planet.
cherokeeprogressive
Apr 2012
#59
Thrill-killing absolutely nails it. It expalins why that POS wasn't moved by his victims screams.
snagglepuss
Apr 2012
#45