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George Zimmerman's arrest brings relief to community (And isn't that the important thing?)
WGN-AM / The Orlando Sentinel ^ | April 11, 2012 | Walter Pacheco, Martin E. Comas, and David Breen

Posted on 04/11/2012 8:32:42 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

SANFORD — After weeks of demanding justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, reaction across Central Florida to George Zimmerman's second-degree murder charge shows measured relief.

"I think it's justice being served," Sanford's Allen Chapel AME Church Pastor Valarie Houston said. "All the protesting and all the marching, all the tears and lost nights of sleep, it's all been worthwhile."

Houston held a prayer service at the church that was attended by several dozen people after Special Prosecutor Angela Corey's decision to charge Zimmerman. Worshippers rose to sing "Glory, Glory Hallelujah" after walking into the church.

Minister R. White, in his opening prayer, thanked God and asked blessings for the Zimmerman family "on this victorious day."

The Goldsboro neighborhood church has been a focal point for protesters and others who have expressed their concerns about the handling of the case by the Sanford Police Department.

On Monday, the Dream Defenders, a coalition of college students from across Florida marched from Daytona Beach to the church to demand the arrest of Zimmerman. They later blocked the entrance to the Sanford Police Department, forcing officials to temporarily close the building to the public....

(Excerpt) Read more at wgnradio.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: blackkk; florida; georgezimmerman; racism; sanford; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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I'm sick to my stomach.
1 posted on 04/11/2012 8:32:48 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If there is anything other than a conviction...that state is gonna burn.


2 posted on 04/11/2012 8:34:29 PM PDT by DonaldC (A nation cannot stand in the absence of religious principle.)
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"George Zimmerman's arrest brings relief to community "

Yep. Now the "community" knows exactly where to go for the lynching.

3 posted on 04/11/2012 8:35:36 PM PDT by YHAOS (you betcha!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Racists with hoods march in the US again.


4 posted on 04/11/2012 8:36:01 PM PDT by Proud2BeRight
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Blood lust is an ugly thing.


5 posted on 04/11/2012 8:36:14 PM PDT by Tigerized ("..and whack 'em, and whack 'em, and whack 'em!' cried the Toad in ecstasy." (also my 2012 strategy))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Free George Zimmerman.


6 posted on 04/11/2012 8:38:33 PM PDT by Noumenon ("I tell you, gentlemen, we have a problem on our hands." Col. Nicholson-The Bridge on the River Qwai)
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Guess it means the hood isn’t on fire, is about all...


7 posted on 04/11/2012 8:40:12 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Yeah, I have had a sick feeling in my gut since I heard that the state is caving in to mob blackmail. It is following a scenario I would have expected, but I had vainly hoped the rule of Law would survive. Silly me.
8 posted on 04/11/2012 8:41:27 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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Jeez! With the new “anti-bullying” movie just out isn’t odd that the real bullies are naacp, nbpp, rev al and jessie and of course we can’t forget uncle obie and his “my son” comment. How disgusting this whole scenario has become. Just wait until the acquital(SP). Then we gonna see some fires in Sanford.
Helping keep mankind warm for almost 65 years.


9 posted on 04/11/2012 8:48:40 PM PDT by rktman
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I think it’s significant she charged 2nd degree murder but no state hate crime or civil rights violations.


10 posted on 04/11/2012 8:48:52 PM PDT by umgud (No Rats, No Rino's)
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Where's the rest of his photo? Are they trying to hide the fact that Mr. Zimmerman is Hispanic?

Today's mug shot

11 posted on 04/11/2012 8:49:42 PM PDT by madison10
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I guess we are all learning our lesson. White boys better take their damn beating or else! Even if they ain’t white, they still better take their damn beating!


12 posted on 04/11/2012 8:49:44 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
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To: DonaldC
No to worry. He will be tried until he is found guilty.
Double Jeopardy? Nothing to worry about. he will be charged with every crime that comes to mind until he is found guilty. Then sentenced to the maximum on each and ever count. No less than ten years, probably life. At least until some "brotha" kills him to get "Just-us for Travone".
13 posted on 04/11/2012 8:51:04 PM PDT by Tupelo ( 2012 TEA PARTYER but no longer a Republican)
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Prediction: Mr. Zimmerman will end up walking or getting nothing more than 3rd degree.


14 posted on 04/11/2012 8:51:18 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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The lunatics are running the asylum.


15 posted on 04/11/2012 8:51:38 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (ObamaCare is like a stool sample. You have to pass it to find out what's in it.)
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To: hinckley buzzard
What happens when the MOB is IRAN with nukes in our cities?

Kahlua at the bar anyone?

16 posted on 04/11/2012 8:51:58 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist ("Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one," Jeremiah 50:31)
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I have had a sick feeling in my gut since I heard that the state is caving in to mob blackmail. . . .
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Many will say I’m being a bit dramatic, but, this is one of the worst moments in the history of this country. May Heaven please help George Zimmerman.

2nd degree murder? Oh Please! It would seem to me to have been much wiser to accuse him of a smaller crime, there is just no way to make murder stick. The outcome of the trial will make the community much worse than the non arrest. Heaven help the poor juror that acquits poor Zimmerman. I sure hope no body publicizes the names of the jurors.

I do hope that the prosecutor is involved in a save their life situation similar to Zimmerman before the trial. This is all starting to stink so badly.


17 posted on 04/11/2012 8:52:07 PM PDT by JAKraig (Surely my religion is at least as good as yours)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Look for a hung jury in this case, mark my words.


18 posted on 04/11/2012 8:54:05 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Thugs across America feel much more secure with their plans to burn and loot and stuff.

Anyone who resists them will be put on trial.


19 posted on 04/11/2012 8:54:19 PM PDT by DNA.2012
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It will end up either as a hung jury, meaning Mr. Zimmerman walks, or not more then 3rd degree.


20 posted on 04/11/2012 8:55:57 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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