This is the first thing I have heard Rick Santorum say that is absolutely rediculous. I have to give him some slack, given that he is on the campaign trail. However, if I do not hear a retraction, he may loose my vote.
The time has come and gone for a "retraction". This was almost a week ago. Being "on the campaign trail" isn't an excuse for squat.
Santorum Pronounces Zimmerman Guilty Before Trial, or Charge
Admitting that he was "not privy to what’s going on in someone’s mind," Santorum nevertheless said that Zimmerman, who shot and killed teenager Trayvon Martin while participating in a neighborhood watch last month, "has a very sick mind who would pursue someone like this." He added that Zimmerman's motive had been "malicious."
The mental state of the alleged perpetrator, the motive, and the question of whether he pursued the alleged victim, are both critical in determining guilt. Santorum's conclusions are consistent with first-degree murder under Florida law.
As a lawyer, Santorum ought to know that Zimmerman would be entitled to a presumption of innocence if he were facing trial--and he has not even been charged with a crime.
