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GopperStopper2680

(397 posts)
Thu Jul 5, 2012, 01:10 PM Jul 2012

Whither Trayvon?

It seems that the nation at large has forgotten Trayvon Martin, the 17 year old who was slain in February by the crazed, self -appointed 'neighborhood watch' leader George Zimmerman. The incident created widespread outrage when it happened. Now there's silence.
I know it's natural for such issues to cool down after a while, don't get me wrong. People have a tendency and a desire to want to 'move on' which is natural-lest we dwell on it forever and never recover. But it seems unfortunate to me that such issues generally pass out of the public eye once their sensationalism is passed. Once it ceases to be the hottest new headline people move past it and seek other sensational headlines to titillate them. I personally am continuing to follow the case, to the degree there is any more press being reported to follow.

I feel somewhat gratified in hearing that Zimmerman is back in jail. Personally I hope he stands trial. The case is not over even if the media considers it a dead issue. His family and friends still desire justice.

Just a thought.

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Whither Trayvon? (Original Post) GopperStopper2680 Jul 2012 OP
"I feel somewhat gratified in hearing that Zimmerman is back in jail" BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #1
A judge has just levied a $1,000,000 bail. polmaven Jul 2012 #2
Yes-His father is some kind of high profile or something, yes? GopperStopper2680 Jul 2012 #5
It is quiet because nothing new has come out joeglow3 Jul 2012 #3
Hope you're right. GopperStopper2680 Jul 2012 #4

polmaven

(9,463 posts)
2. A judge has just levied a $1,000,000 bail.
Thu Jul 5, 2012, 01:14 PM
Jul 2012

Zimmerman will probably be out to hunt down other innocent young men soon.

 

joeglow3

(6,228 posts)
3. It is quiet because nothing new has come out
Thu Jul 5, 2012, 01:15 PM
Jul 2012

I fully expect it to get a ton of coverage as the trial begins.

 

GopperStopper2680

(397 posts)
4. Hope you're right.
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 04:02 PM
Jul 2012

I want to know all about it. Hopefully it'll culminate with that looney being thrown in prison for the rest of his natural life, or at least until he's old and decrepit.

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