Posted on 07/14/2013 9:40:39 AM PDT by Jeff Head
George Zimmerman found not guilty
Here are my own feelings regarding this highly publicized trial, which I followed the trial closely...each day.
The jury clearly looked at the evidence, which was overwhelming for the defense and Zimmerman.
Zimmerman's nose was broken and his face was bruised and bloodied after the confrontation. He had cuts and bruises on the back of his head. He had grass stains on the back of his shirt and pants. Treyvon had no injuries from the fight, except the gunshot wound. There were scrapes on his knuckles. And he had grass stains on his knees. All of this was supported by the forensic evidence and was not challenged.
It is clear who was delivering a beating, and who was receiving it. An eye witness indicated Treyvon was on top of Zimmerman and hitting him. Clearly, the one who was screaming histerically, and terrified for help, was the one being beaten, not the one on top doing the beating.
In almost all cases, the prosecution witnesses, under cross examination, gave testimony that ended up supporting Zimmerman's story.
It is tragic that things happened like they did. But neither person had broken any laws, or committed any crime, and could have walked away from this up until the time one of them decided to sucker punch the other in the face, break his nose and knock him down. Even then Treyvon could have walked away and had very little long term personal consequence. But when he began beating Zimmerman on the ground as he did, he took a path that led to his death. Zimmerman finally shot, and the forensic evidence showed that Treyvon was shot at close range, with the bullet traveling upward through his body (and his heart) while Zimmerman was on the ground.
There simply was not evidence of any hate crimes. There was simply no evidence of murder or negligence. The jury decided that Zimmerman was defending himself.
We know now that Zimmerman, an Hispanic male, mentored young black kids in his spare time. No racist there at all.
Howerver, the entire nation was treated to a biased, planned effort to make Zimmerman look like a racist who tracked down and killed a very young, happy black youth. Here are what America was regularly treated to, for months on end, characterizing the two:
Now, that is a picture that was specifically meant to support the false narrative that was estabished. See how menacing and bad Zimmerman looks? See how angelic Treyvon looks?
If they had a mind, they could have used other photos to make the exact opposite appear true. For example, here's one making Zimmerman look like an angel and Treyvon look like a demon.
See how that works. As it was, here's how they both actually looked near the time of the incident. Treyvon was a large kid. An athlete who was in good shape and about the size in relation to Zimmerman that this picture shows:
It is tragic that a 17 year old young man was killed. But, as you can see, he was not a "little" kid. He was 6' 2" tall, 170 lbs, and was quite muscular and fit as a high school football player. Zimmerman was 5'9", also weighed around 170 lbs, but was not in good shape. And Treyvon was not angelic...far from it. His facebook page and tweets make that clear enough, as does his own record...all of which the jury could not hear or see...and in the end, did not need to.
Would Zimmerman have died that night? We will never know. But he clearly thought he was in great danger, and he was definitely being beat up. So he finally pulled his gun and shot in self defense.
I pray the country can move on from this. This case was trumped up by politicians, the Media, and those seeking a racial cause. The local police had already pretty much determined what this jury found and that is why Zimmerman was released after being taken to the police station that night. These types of things happen fairly often in this nation of 350 million.
For example, shortly before this event, a black man, who was being stalked by 4-5 white thugs, was at home one night when these thugs came to his house and began calling him names, and throwing rocks at his home from his drive way. He was safe in his home. It was secure and he was armed. He did not have to go out. But they were on his property and he decided to go out and confront them. There was an argument. One of the young men, about 19 years old, charged the man yelling that he was going to hurt him. The man shot...and the 19 year old died.
That man was not tried. He was not arrested for murder or manslaughter. Everyone knew these kids were on his property and up to no good. He could have stayed inside, but he decided to confront the evil on his property and when attacked, he defended himself. I have no problem with it...and believe more Americans should send such messages to criminals when they are threatened. 911 takes on average 9 minutes for anyone to get there. Usually by that time, it is over.
That above case happened in Florida by the way...and there was no outcry, no demands to punish that man for killing the much younger man. It was clearly self defense...as was this case with Zimmerman.
AMERICA AT THE CROSSROADS OF HISTORY
THE PROGRESSIVE/LIBERAL TRAIN WRECK
Consider if Zimmerman had actually been a sworn white police officer. This whole thing would have been “investigated” internally and the PD would have found the officer justified in shooting whether or not it was a appropriate action to take.
Excellent post.
Buuuump!
If more women than men are voting, are more women than men registered to vote? Registered voters are where the jury pools are pulled from, right? The less men participate, the more juries will be dominated by women. I am slightly encouraged by the outcome of the Zimmerman trial, but I hope this isn’t just a fluke. The Lefties really want to end trial by jury and “leave it up to the professionals.”
Don’t be distracted. The Federal government is going to use sleight of hand, to keep our attention focussed on riots and demonstrations like the ones in Oakland, San Francisco and elsewhere, to try and give Boehner and Cantor breathing room to force amnesty for illegal aliens down our throats. DON’T LET THEM DO THIS!!
Here's the deal, most of us can multi-task. I know about immigration, and I am constantly working with my reps and writing about it.
But I also recognize the dangers of a corrupt state prosecutor and DOJ, and the politics of race that are also destroying us...so I write about that too.
If we focus on only one thing...we will be overwhelmed by ten others. So we fight them all.
One comment on the first set of pictures - the MSM intentionally LIGHTENED Zimmerman to make him look more “white” than Hispanic.
It would be nice to have a time machine so we could go back and sue the “importers” for selling defective merchandise...
Yes, I have tried to post it everywhere.
The thing is, it is not multitasking and it is not fighting several battles nyu are looking at the trees and not the forest. The trees are Benghazi, fast and furious, Henry Louis Gates and Trayvon Martin, the IRS, the NSA and all of the other scandals, big and small, that have been erupting throughout the entire Obama administration. If one doesn’t see them as all connected, one fights the small battles and misses the war. To the extent they are engineered by the administration they are times to create crises and, like all sleight of hand, mis-focus people’s attention while the important action is happening elsewhere.
We know that Boehner and Cantor are eager to ram amnesty through Congress and want to see a bill passed before summer recess nuts only way that this can be engineered is if the portion of the electorate that is concerned is distracted to look elsewhere. By continuing to stir the Treyvon Martin lot the administration is doing just that.
So pat yourself on the back for being able to multitask, but if you see it as a series of different tasks, then you are missing the big picture.
Sorry for all the typos.
You’re wrong. Zimmerman was guilty—of not being black. Unfortunately for the libs, the jury decided to give a verdict based upon facts, rather than race.
Aaron Hernandez (6'4") kills black male...admits it.....Hispanic kills black. Where is the outrage? Why are they not marching in the streets about Hernandez?
We do love our football so.
Bump.
One important point which underlies much or actually all of our current (trying to think of a word, only “hell”) will do - is the abolition of the rule of law. Butterdezillion has written many excellent, well thought out, accurate and precise comments about this.
The rule of law is over - basically all fedgov agencies, bureaus, and departments are above the law, those who are elected or hired or appointed are rarely if ever charged with any crimes, no matter what crimes they have committed. In fact, the fedgov agencies etc are used specifically in many cases for criminal acts against citizens and those considered “enemies” of the political class.
The election system is broken; criminal fraud is rampant, so the plea of “let’s elect better guys next time” is largely a fantasy; many judges are already bought and sold whores of those in power; and the media - merely the sort of unofficial propaganda arm of the cabal. Those media outlets or persons not on board are punished, spied on or killed.
And of course this criminal malfeasance extends to many states as well as corporations who consort with and aid and abet (and are often illegally enriched by) the government.
What happened to George Zimmerman is an illustration of the lawlessness of the government - and such crimes against individuals will not doubt increase.
My concern is that since voting seems not to work any more, what recourse do we have, to return to the rule of law? Here’s a link to an article I am going to ping out today - it’s a bit lengthy, but divided into segments so it’s very easy to read. This is a perfect example of the lawlessness we are up against. Rogue government has taken all our recourses away.
http://massresistance.com/docs/govt13/judiciary_hearing_070913/index.html
The public hearing from hell in Mass. State House
July 2, 2013 Judiciary Committee hears contentions ‘culture war’ bills
1. How a third-world country treats its pro-family citizens.
2. Also at hearing: Illegal aliens testify - while citizens wait for hours!
3. After the hearing: What can people do?
POSTED: July 14, 2013
I agree with you to a point. I believe Governor Scott was advised by Pam Bondi to appoint State Attorney Angela Corey and he did so.
Believe me, I WILL place ALL the blame on Governor Scott IF he does NOT call for an investigation into the actions of Angela Corey and the state Prosecutors!
Please, do not presume to lecture me on how to fight the encroachment on our Constitution. We’r eall working on the same “forest,” and we see it from different perspectives and angles. And that is fine. I will not presume to tell you where to stick your oar into this lake of crap.
As I have explained, I am looking at that forest, and working at cutting down the trees I feel need to be addressed.
You cut the ones down you need to address...in the end, the entire forest has to go.
But whatever you do, my only adivse is to not take an attitude towards others that puts them off, or sets at odds the very people that should be your allies by presuming to tell them what they shuld and should not be working on.
It’s a target rich environemnt. Plenty enough to go around.
Amen to that.
As regards people facing these thugs and using lethal force to defend themselves, I was glad to see George Zimmerman’s defense attorney tell the press yesterday that George Zimmerman would be getting his 9mm back from the police since he has a valid conceal carry permit, and is not guilty of any crime.
He also mentioned that George Zimmerman would use that weapon again if necessary to defend himself or his family, just as he did in this case.
Good on ‘em!
America at the Crossroads of History
http://www.jeffhead.com/crossroads.htm
How would the “Doctrine of Competing Harms” apply in this potential civil rights case Holder is trying to present ?
For later testing
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