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George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin What We Don't Know
Backwoods Home Magazine ^ | 3/24/12 | Massad Ayoob

Posted on 03/24/2012 1:13:22 AM PDT by ebshumidors

The death almost a month ago of 17-year old Trayvon Martin at the hands of appointed neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman has become a cause célèbre that has even drawn the notice of our President, who notes that if he had a son he would probably look like Trayvon. I’m seeing some defending Zimmerman, and most demanding his head on a platter, and a whole lot of people who don’t understand how the justice system is geared to approach these things. As I’ve said earlier in this blog, in answer to reader query, we don’t know enough about what happened to rush to judgment yet, whether that judgment is justified self-defense, murder, or manslaughter. The police have made it clear that there is evidence that has not yet been made public, and may not be put forth until the Grand Jury examines the case next month. Some issues: The autopsy results, including toxicology screen, have not yet been released. If it turns out that the young man who died was fueled by drugs known to cause violent behavior, could that change our perceptions? That knowledge is not yet in our hands. (Reportedly, Zimmerman was not tested, and police indicate that he showed no signs of drug or alcohol impairment.) My advice to YOU if YOU’RE ever involved in a shooting: request to be taken to a hospital to have a blood sample and toxicology screen taken. A “negative for everything” result will prevent false allegations later that you were drunk or drugged-up when you pulled the trigger.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ayoob; banglist; massadayoob; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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Massad is spot on here. He also has some pictures at the link. If only the so called 'leaders' were as smart as him.
1 posted on 03/24/2012 1:13:27 AM PDT by ebshumidors
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To: ebshumidors

The so called leaders are looking for votes. The normal citizen looks at the facts.

What is written on the top pix? And is that code or something on the bottom pix?


2 posted on 03/24/2012 1:22:05 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: ebshumidors

What I can’t figure out is why this dude went out in the rain so he could walk to a 7-11 and get a bag of candy. I’m thinking he had something else going on.


4 posted on 03/24/2012 1:35:42 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: ebshumidors

I don’t think that’s the Trayvon Martin who was shot and killed.


5 posted on 03/24/2012 1:41:51 AM PDT by Krankor (eenie meenie, chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak.)
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To: ebshumidors

Well, The big divide between black leaders and white is that white leaders want for all facts to come in before passing judgement. If the guy is guilty,then we want his head on a spike.
Blacks want immediate justice. No investigations,no grand juries, no nothing.
If the perp was black and the vic was white, then its because of years of whites oppressing blacks. And if the vic was Jewish then its because the Jews are evil bloodsuckers and most likely deserved it.


6 posted on 03/24/2012 1:50:12 AM PDT by Yorlik803 (better to die on your feet than live on your knees.)
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To: ebshumidors
-> My advice? Let’s all “stand our ground,” not participate in the rush to judgment, and wait for the facts and the evidence to become available to us 300 million jurors in the Court of Public Opinion.

Yes, that's right though a lot of damage was done earlier when they said Zimmerman chased after the guy. People said there was an argument before the shooting between the 2. I want to wait until I know more facts. It should be a local law enforcement matter. Imo.

7 posted on 03/24/2012 1:51:05 AM PDT by Christie at the beach (I like Newt and would love to see political dead bodies on the floor.)
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To: ebshumidors
As I’ve said earlier in this blog, in answer to reader query, we don’t know enough about what happened to rush to judgment yet...

What we do know is Massad will post poorly sourced photos and claim it is Martin. We also know that, while claiming to wait for more, info Ayoob will throw crap against the wall, just to see what sticks.

8 posted on 03/24/2012 1:53:58 AM PDT by TankerKC (Welcome to the age of "I Meant to Do That" Diplomacy)
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To: Yorlik803

“The big divide between black leaders and white is that white leaders want for all facts to come in before passing judgement.”

Except for Rick Santorum, who has already convicted Zimmerman. Kinda makes you wonder how he’d respond to the race-baiters in DC, doesn’t it...


9 posted on 03/24/2012 1:56:46 AM PDT by sthguard (The DNC theme song: "All You Need is Guv")
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To: Lancey Howard

There you go. I’m not getting any responses so I’m spreading this around. According to the 7-11 store finder, the nearest 7-11 to the Retreat at Twin Lakes, reported to be the scene of the incident, is over 2 miles away. There is a local convenience store about 1.5 miles away, so I would like to know where exactly the young lad went. If we’re going to have a civil war over this, maybe somebody could interview a store clerk, know what I mean?


10 posted on 03/24/2012 1:56:54 AM PDT by dr_lew
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To: ebshumidors

The alleged shooter looks like he could be Obama's son, too.

11 posted on 03/24/2012 1:58:43 AM PDT by syriacus (Irony: BO's childhood pres, Suharto, used free bc to reduce Catholic population in Indonesia.)
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To: ebshumidors

The USA is a racial powder keg, and I’m afraid it’s going to go off soon. All you white liberal pansies are in for a rude awakining when it does


12 posted on 03/24/2012 2:02:23 AM PDT by yank in the UK ( A liberal mocking Christianity. I asked "why don't you mock Islam?" he replied "Muslims are violent)
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Here is the profile where our intrepid reporter found those pics: Trayvon Martin.

The kid in the pics doesn't even look like Martin and he attends Myers Middle School. Martin was in High School.

13 posted on 03/24/2012 2:07:03 AM PDT by TankerKC (Welcome to the age of "I Meant to Do That" Diplomacy)
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Myers Middle School is in Savannah GA. Meyers Middle School

Martin was from Miami.

14 posted on 03/24/2012 2:18:05 AM PDT by TankerKC (Welcome to the age of "I Meant to Do That" Diplomacy)
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To: dr_lew

The whole trespassing question is being dodged as well; was the kid trespassing?


15 posted on 03/24/2012 2:19:17 AM PDT by kearnyirish2
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To: Lancey Howard; All

Something else I haven’t seen mentioned is the time of day this occurred. Does anyone know?


16 posted on 03/24/2012 2:28:04 AM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: dr_lew

I thought the store was down the block or something. 1.5 to 2 miles away - you think his father or his father’s girlfriend would have driven him so get his little treats/candy and ice tea on a rainy night.


17 posted on 03/24/2012 2:34:52 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: syriacus

??? seriously???


18 posted on 03/24/2012 2:41:05 AM PDT by stuartcr ("In this election year of 12, how deep into their closets will we delve?")
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To: presently no screen name

da bigg dogg fee

WAMG = Waters Avenue Money Gang

PCE = Paper Chasin’ Entertainment

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19 posted on 03/24/2012 2:43:25 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: syriacus

What news organization will be the first caught photoshopping Zimmerman’s picture to make him look Whiter?


20 posted on 03/24/2012 3:05:16 AM PDT by blam
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