Supporters launch effort to bring back Sanford police Chief Bill Lee

[Baitball Blogger]

People who back Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee Jr. are handing out blue and black wristbands that say "I support Chief Billy Lee" and have begun a campaign to return him to office.

Lee, 52, temporarily stepped down March 22 after a firestorm of criticism for refusing to arrest a Neighborhood Watch volunteer who fatally shot Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black 17-year-old on Feb. 26.

Lee said his investigators conducted a thorough and fair investigation but found no solid evidence that George Zimmerman committed a crime. Zimmerman told them he killed Trayvon in self-defense after the 17-year-old knocked him down with a punch then began pounding his head on a sidewalk.

The no-arrest decision sparked demonstrations across the country and led local and national civil rights leaders to call for Lee's dismissal.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-06/news/os-trayvon-martin-lee-petition-20120406_1_wristbands-online-petition-confidence-vote

We haven't made one bit of difference in this county.

[atreides1]

1. We haven't made one bit of difference in this county.

You're right, not one bit!

[AndyTiedye]

2. Bring Chief Lee Back — For Trial for Obstruction of Justice

[ProgressiveProfessor]

7. On what basis? The decision to kick Zimmerman loose was not made by the cops

but by the State Attorney now not assigned to the case

[AtomicKitten]

3. The peanut gallery should not be taking "sides."

As Trayvon's mother said, "This isn't a black or white thing, it's a wrong or right thing."

[bluestateguy]

4. What? He's not enjoying his half-resignation paid vacation?

nt

[provis99]

5. if George Zimmerman had shot a white kid,

these same people would be complaining about how the police chief was letting an Hispanic get away with murder.

[Baitball Blogger]

6. You've got that one figured out.