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Old 04-11-2012, 08:28 AM
 
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The case is now primarily political regardless of the justice involved.

Zimmerman should have been arrested and charged with at least manslaughter immediately following the shooting if cause was found.

Obama has now taken a political stand for Trayvon.


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Most "whites" I've talked to don't know why Zimmerman hasn't been charged yet either.

Please explain your assumption?

 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:28 AM
 
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I don't doubt that Zimmerman is being made a scapegoat but at the same time, I think it will have zero effect on Obama's political ambitions...
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:29 AM
 
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Let President Obama run on his record of economic improvement and decrease in terrorism.

Let Romney run on his record of destroyed companies and job losses while making a fortune for himself.

I am wondering about Mr. Zimmerman's legal status and why his case has not been brought to a Grand Jury and he has not been charged with manslaughter at least. He did shoot an unarmed man and all such shootings need to be investigated.
That's what Obama has been reduced to? Defending "Economic improvement" and "Decreased terrorism?"

Compared to what exactly? I don't think even Barack Obama knows the answers to these questions.

No doubt about it, Barack Obama will seize the moment whenever a new development comes forth in the Martin case. No way, now how does he ignore the multitudes black people who are emotionally invested in this event
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:30 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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Let Prresident Obama run on his record of economic improvement and decrease in terrorism.

Let Romney run on his record of destroyed companies and job losses while making a fortune for himself.
Gas prices have doubled unemployment as measured is above 8 percent . He said if we passed his stimilus it would not go above 8 percent. Obama care is not popular.
He told the Russian president to wait till he is reflected and he will deal then.
He entered a conflict with Libya overlooking the war powers act.
He has lied or enbilished personal life. That is not about is bc
Yes let him run on his record
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:31 AM
 
Location: Del Rio, TN
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...I'm not so sure. This case wasn't a racial issue until some race baiting vultures (yes, including the president) tried to turn it into one. But most whites don't have the guts to call him out on it, figuring they would be labeled as racists if they did so. I'm not defending Zimmerman, I simply want to let the justice system work and let the facts come out. Unfortunately, so many have jumped on the bandwagon that "justice" may well have been thrown out for policical points and sleezy journalism.

There are enough more important reasons not to vote for Obama than this.
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:33 AM
 
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Please tell us why? How will prosecuting an overzealous fool that killed an unarmed black kid cost President Obama votes?
Obama shouldn't have commented on it. Now he is identified with it.
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:33 AM
 
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If Zimmerman is charged with murder in Florida, Obama will quietly lose white votes across America.

Zimmerman is becoming a scapegoat for black rage.
Calling him a "scapegoat" would seem to presuppose that he is innocent of committing any crime. Considering that that determination has not been officially made yet, I think it's a little early for the "victim card" to be played on Zimmerman's behalf.
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:34 AM
 
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The case is now primarily political regardless of the justice involved.

Zimmerman should have been arrested and charged with at least manslaughter immediately following the shooting if cause was found.

Obama has now taken a political stand for Trayvon.
Exactly, and he will use it to his political advantage whether Zimmerman is arrested or not. There are votes to be tallied, and he knows it.
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:34 AM
 
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I have been purposely avoiding the mess surrounding this case.
I really don't know much of the facts so I have no opinion on what should or shouldn't happen.

My question is this:

What possible BENEFIT could come by NOT arresting the guy if there was even the slightest bit of compelling evidence?
I mean they HAD to know that if he was not arrested a mob would engulf the city of Sanford, so again WHY would one CHOOSE that route?
 
Old 04-11-2012, 08:36 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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I have been purposely avoiding the mess surrounding this case.
It sickens me everytime I hear of a mob of people demanding "justice".
I really don't know much of the facts so I have no opinion on what should or shouldn't happen.

My question is this:

What possible BENEFIT could come by NOT arresting the guy if there was even the slightest bit of compelling evidence?
I mean they HAD to know that if he was not arrested a mob would engulf the city of Sanford, so again WHY would one CHOOSE that route?
You surely can not support the arrest of someone based on what a mob wants
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