07-10-2013, 12:04 AM
We will never agree on whether or not George Zimmerman deserves to be standing trial, Jim.
I only care about the the death of Trayvon Martin and whether George Zimmerman acted in self-defense, or if he instead committed manslaughter or murder.
Both sides' positions have merit, in my mind. It's a tough case; this one isn't just a legal formality for the court and the jury.
I don't wanna see an innocent man (under the law, even if he's a dumb ass) convicted. I don't wanna see a criminally negligent or murderous man go unpunished either. Both men's lives matter, to me.
I think a courtroom in front of his peers is exactly where the case against George Zimmerman should be decided, regardless of politics or perceptions of why the charges were filed.
A qualified jury will decide; not black activists, not politicians, not KKK members, not the NRA, not the DOJ... I will accept the jury's verdict, whatever it may be, in this case.
I know you also see things differently in terms of the jury and their ability to follow the law. That difference of opinion ain't changing either.
I disagree with people that I like and respect on a lot of different subjects. Never been much of a "flock together" kinda bird or an obligatory stroker. Don't expect that from others either.
The defense may rest tomorrow. Closing arguments should be good; hope you get to watch that part of the trial and have a chance to comment.
P.s. We agree on Elton John (the Bernie Taupin years); Levon's whispering in my ears as I finish this post. That's enough common ground for me. Cheers.
I only care about the the death of Trayvon Martin and whether George Zimmerman acted in self-defense, or if he instead committed manslaughter or murder.
Both sides' positions have merit, in my mind. It's a tough case; this one isn't just a legal formality for the court and the jury.
I don't wanna see an innocent man (under the law, even if he's a dumb ass) convicted. I don't wanna see a criminally negligent or murderous man go unpunished either. Both men's lives matter, to me.
I think a courtroom in front of his peers is exactly where the case against George Zimmerman should be decided, regardless of politics or perceptions of why the charges were filed.
A qualified jury will decide; not black activists, not politicians, not KKK members, not the NRA, not the DOJ... I will accept the jury's verdict, whatever it may be, in this case.
I know you also see things differently in terms of the jury and their ability to follow the law. That difference of opinion ain't changing either.
I disagree with people that I like and respect on a lot of different subjects. Never been much of a "flock together" kinda bird or an obligatory stroker. Don't expect that from others either.
The defense may rest tomorrow. Closing arguments should be good; hope you get to watch that part of the trial and have a chance to comment.
P.s. We agree on Elton John (the Bernie Taupin years); Levon's whispering in my ears as I finish this post. That's enough common ground for me. Cheers.