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07:34 AM on 03/22/12 
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yeah, it might be pretty difficult because of the lengths they'd have to go to prove that he intentionally meant to do it because the kid is black, etc.
07:40 AM on 03/22/12 
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yeah, it might be pretty difficult because of the lengths they'd have to go to prove that he intentionally meant to do it because the kid is black, etc.
A lot of people are hoping he actually did mutter "fucking coons" (or whatever it was) on the phone, but it's really hard to hear, like basically inaudible, and it seems more likely that he said "fucking punks" anyway.

That would be the only thing they'd be able to use as proof, really.
09:10 AM on 03/22/12 
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They better throw this guy in jail for life, and fast. If gets two months in a country club prison there are going to be a lot convenience stores on fire.
Even with a serious issue you find a a way to say something stupid.
11:49 AM on 03/22/12 
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I bought a bag of Skittles for the movement to send empty bags to: Police Chief Bill Lee, 815 W. 13th Street, Sandford, FL 32771
It's gaining some momentum and I know it's not much but it's a way of showing support to the Martin family.
11:51 AM on 03/22/12 
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I bought a bag of Skittles for the movement to send empty bags to: Police Chief Bill Lee, 815 W. 13th Street, Sandford, FL 32771
It's gaining some momentum and I know it's not much but it's a way of showing support to the Martin family.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the "stand and shoot" laws render him pretty helpless in the scenario.

In any case why would taunting a cop be any support to a victim's family? That logic isn't right. Why not help organize a memorial?
12:06 PM on 03/22/12 
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the "stand and shoot" laws render him pretty helpless in the scenario.

In any case why would taunting a cop be any support to a victim's family? That logic isn't right. Why not help organize a memorial?

He's not a cop, he's the chief of police - the idea is to goad him into launching an investigation or stop something like this from happening again. (Not saying I agree with the method, just pointing out they're not just 'taunting a cop')
12:07 PM on 03/22/12 
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the "stand and shoot" laws render him pretty helpless in the scenario.

In any case why would taunting a cop be any support to a victim's family? That logic isn't right. Why not help organize a memorial?
Because it's his call to start a non-federal investigation. The police on the phone told George Zimmerman to not engage Martin, this is a direct order broken rendering the "self-defense clause" moot.
12:16 PM on 03/22/12 
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Because it's his call to start a non-federal investigation. The police on the phone told George Zimmerman to not engage Martin, this is a direct order broken rendering the "self-defense clause" moot.

That makes more sense. I still disagree with the methods, but I'm not going to stop anyone.
12:27 PM on 03/22/12 
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Yeah, this whole situation is awful, demoralizing, sad, etc. It really is frustrating as to how the police have dealt with this. Hope justice is served (lol doubtful).
12:41 PM on 03/22/12 
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Disgusting how this went down. Even worse how it is being handle. It pisses me off how people go to such extreme levels of racial profiling, but for it to end this way is just sickening.
Fuck, cant even enjoy a delicious bag of skittles anymore. And i swear to god if they were the tropical flavor I may go kick Zimmerman's ass myself.
01:42 PM on 03/22/12 
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Because it's his call to start a non-federal investigation. The police on the phone told George Zimmerman to not engage Martin, this is a direct order broken rendering the "self-defense clause" moot.
Dispatcher told him that. I don't believe they have the same authority as an officer. Either way, I hope this guy gets charged and gets the book thrown at him. Like literally, gets a 1000-page encyclopedia with the definition of murder highlighted launched at his face then gets pelted with Skittles while being hauled off.
03:21 PM on 03/22/12 
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Dispatcher told him that. I don't believe they have the same authority as an officer. Either way, I hope this guy gets charged and gets the book thrown at him. Like literally, gets a 1000-page encyclopedia with the definition of murder highlighted launched at his face then gets pelted with Skittles while being hauled off.
Yeah but he physically got out of his car into harm's way. Regardless of whether Treyvon attacked him first or not or not at all - he exhibited vigilante behavior. He was not the law. And that's what irks me the most, the local police is not doing their job in investigating it and slapping Zimmerman with at least a criminal negligence charge if not second degree murder.
03:39 PM on 03/22/12 
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Stay classy Fox News readers.
03:48 PM on 03/22/12 
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Police Chief has stepped aside, HuffPo say.
03:55 PM on 03/22/12 
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i got through about 5 of those and then saw how long the list was...



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