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Just In Case George Zimmerman Walks Free... by Russell Simmons
Global Grind ^ | July 9, 2013 | Russell Simmons

Posted on 07/09/2013 12:20:14 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Like so many people across the country, I have followed the murder trial of George Zimmerman very closely. As we enter what is probably the last week of the trial, I am sure that everyone is anxious about the outcome. For the past sixteen months, I have proudly supported the courageous parents of Trayvon Martin as they have fought for justice for their son. I have greatly admired the grace and humility that they have exuded throughout this entire tragic ordeal. For them, the day of judgement in the courtroom will be a very difficult day and I certainly will say a prayer for them when that day comes.

Even with this important day coming soon, I remind myself that we have already accomplished a tremendous amount in the memory of Trayvon. All we ever asked for was for equal justice for the young man who was killed that drizzling night in Sanford, Florida. If George Zimmerman had rights, so did Trayvon Martin. And that is why Mr. Zimmerman was properly arrested and charged with murder in the second degree. He will soon be judged by a jury of his peers, and that is the best we can do. Whatever decision they make, is a decision that we must live with, whether we like it or not. Whether George Zimmerman is found innocent or guilty by the jury, I am firm believer that all of us live by karmic law, and he will ultimately be punished for the death of Trayvon, no matter what. However, if he walks free out of that courtroom, I understand that some people will be very sad, but we must remember the mission we are on. As I have heard Trayvon's parents say time and time again, they are not only fighting for justice for their son, they are fighting for all of us, especially those parents who have to live through the misery of burying their child and the sadness that comes after.

Their inspiring leadership has already led to action. In 2012, for the first time in 8 years, not ONE state in our nation passed a new "Stand Your Ground" law. The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement. That is an incredible accomplishment. That is the mission we must continue after this trial is over. Led by the heroism of Trayvon's parents, we will support their efforts to not only block new laws from being enacted, but also repeal the laws in the twenty five states who already passed "Stand Your Ground" type legislation. And we will certainly support their healing process, as they have become great protectors of our nation's compassion. It is the future that needs to be protected and everyone who stood up for Trayvon plays a part in that protection. If we failed to protect Trayvon on February 26, 2012, we will pledge to never make that mistake again.

Never we will stop fighting for justice for Trayvon, guilty verdict or acquittal, as our work will never be done!


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: banglist; nra; russellsimmons; sabrinafulton; standyourground; trayvon; zimmerman
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To: rockrr

Bingo!


21 posted on 07/09/2013 12:25:56 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trayvon Martin was also subject to karmic law.


22 posted on 07/09/2013 12:26:11 PM PDT by pfflier
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

So wait a second. He’s actually proud of the fact that additional “Stand Your Ground” laws haven’t been passed in the last year?

So do most members of non-white communities in America seek to keep the rest of us as victims? SYG serves a purpose, and it should be an unwritten purpose, one that does not need to be codified but was an understood right. Now that we have to codify it, it’s become a bastardized “right” that only applies to those who can afford an attorney to fight for that right.

This trial is a disgusting spectacle, and regardless of the outcome, it will go down as a travesty of justice that Zimmerman had to go through any of this BS.


23 posted on 07/09/2013 12:26:35 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

George Zimmerman will never again be “free” in his lifetime (if he ever was) what ever the trial verdict.


24 posted on 07/09/2013 12:27:29 PM PDT by YHAOS
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To: Jack Hammer

Nobody interesting...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Simmons


25 posted on 07/09/2013 12:27:45 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (I will not comply.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
We don't need no stinking facts. All we need is skin color!
26 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:05 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (This is a sarcasm tag for the retards unable to recognize sarcasm.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

My thoughts exactly. What a PUTZ!


27 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:11 PM PDT by AdaGray (Primary Them All)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Oh, please! This tripe of an article is beyond imbecilic.


28 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:30 PM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Riots are Comming!!!

29 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:36 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Really needs a [Barf Alert].


30 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:41 PM PDT by mbarker12474
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To: BenLurkin

31 posted on 07/09/2013 12:28:47 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's next run. What'll you do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’ve heard so much of this drivel spewed, and expect to hear so much more after the verdict, that I’m just about numb to it.

Though I do want to LMAO at his delusions of grandeur in thinking that his thug supporters are the reason no state has recently passed “Stand Your Ground” laws. I really want to LMAO at his faux concern regarding law-abiding citizens who might be protected by SYG, considering all the crimes committed by thugs with illegal guns. Just think, if we’d abided by the Second Amendment completely in letter and in spirit, a good many of those might not be illegal this day.


32 posted on 07/09/2013 12:29:12 PM PDT by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
How is that search for the murderer of Jason Mizell going, Russell?

It's been almost 11 years - any progress?

33 posted on 07/09/2013 12:29:56 PM PDT by wideawake
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To: Standing Wolf
The power of the NRA and their gun-toting cronies in business were stopped in their tracks by the Justice For Trayvon Martin movement.

Remind me - when did that happen, other than in the fever-swamp of spiral-eyed crazy liberalism?

34 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:14 PM PDT by Noumenon (What would Michael Collins do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; All
NAACP president: Black people worse off under Obama

Thinking people know this nonsense is a distraction to keep people agitated, Russell. Maybe what is happening, instead, is that slowly but surely people are waking UP...the forced celebration of sodomy, the constant whining and race baiting and the mismanagement of the economy under your hero Zero is not benefitting society.

Zimmerman ought to never have been charged.

By the way, Russell, I eagerly await your vitriolic opinion column attacking Zero and his good buddy Rahm for the 1,000+ people SHOT in the gun control capital of America--Chicago. How many blacks are victims of gun violence in Chicago, Russell? Where is your anger about THAT violence?

35 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:28 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: rarestia

What they’re really mad about is that their polar bear hunting licenses are now subject to the restriction that the bears have claws and can fight back.

They’d love to make it illegal for the polar bears to fight back.


36 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:35 PM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He should finish his “good work” in Chicago where year to date 219 have been killed in 1000 shootings. That’s right 1000 shootings. The over under this year for hoodlum murder is once again in the mid 500s.


37 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:45 PM PDT by samadams2000 (Someone important make......The Call!)
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To: Cowboy Bob
I prefer Russell Stover

Even though they're both chocolate?

38 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:51 PM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2795518/posts

Multimillionaire OWS Supporter Russell ... Simmons Now Says ‘I Don’t Pay Taxes’


39 posted on 07/09/2013 12:30:54 PM PDT by maggief
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I hope Zim gets his gun back, it sounds like he’s going to need it.


40 posted on 07/09/2013 12:31:13 PM PDT by strings6459 (If it comes down to it, Take One With You.)
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