Not really. If the evidence supports the survivor's version; and there isn't anything in their character, demeanor or attitude to indicate anything else, then that's the way the evidence falls.
-- but the race baiting going on, the NBP involvement, and the heavy media bias and attempts to characterize the situation as a racial issue make me wonder. I think at the bottom of this all, it isn't about Zimmerman, it isn't about Martin, it's about stirring the pot of unrest ... --
I agree. The story here isn't the incident. The story here is the MEDIA. This is a huge window into the MEDIA. It lies, it obfuscates, and it agitates.
“The story here isn’t the incident. The story here is the MEDIA. This is a huge window into the MEDIA. It lies, it obfuscates, and it agitates.”
Exactly correct! I am not taking sides on the guilt or innocence of Mr. Zimmerman. However, this “trial by media” is just plain wrong. Plus, it is screwing up any chance of a proper trial IF one is deemed as warranted by reviewing authorities.
I know little about the law, but I doubt getting a conviction of manslaughter is even possible (or warranted) based upon the evidence.
My guess is that Mr. Zimmerman will eventually be sued for “wrongful death” like the OJ case. At worst it appears to me that Mr. Zimmerman is guilty of imprudent behavior that resulted in a human life lost. However, it is so easy for me to make such calls from my armchair.
Whatever, this case is getting way too much press, and most of the press is distorting things. Trials should be in the courtroom not the press.