Comments on: Orange County Young Dems say Arrest George Zimmerman Now

By: Irish Dave

Irish Dave — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:14:39 +0000

You know, this guy made an assessment based on what this kid looked like. Tall black dude in a hoodie acting strange like he was on drugs looking at houses. Of course, this can be explained. He was having an animated conversation with a chick on his bluetooth which was in his ear. He was in an unfamiliar neighborhood in the dark looking at house numbers more than likely to make sure he found his father’s fiancee’s house. So from the video I saw of Zimmerman, I’m making an assessment. The guy looks like damn punk. He’s an arrogant punk. And if I were being followed by someone who looked like that, I’d punch them in the face and ask questions later. He looks like the kinda guy who would stick a kinfe in your back. Who would want someone like that following them?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:25:52 +0000

There are no words to express the anguish I have for the crime that George Zimmerman committed under the guise of “neighborhood watch”. What a horrble joke. You assumed that this young man was a “trouble-maker”. So you chased him down like you were hunting a wild animal, and killed him. You cowardly said you did all of this in self defense. You have shown no remorse and have chosen to hide like the coward you are. Justice will be done because many people are praying. And prayer is a powerful thing. I promise you justice will come.

By: TS

TS — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:25:44 +0000

Agree that he should be arrested. There is something seriously wrong with these cops and anybody else who can justify murder. There’s a petition going now so if you all really want to do something, please sign it. The more signatures, the more pressure that somebody won’t try to sweep this one under the rug.

http://www.change.org/petitions/prosecute-the-killer-of-17-year-old-trayvon-martin

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:38:51 +0000

I simply did not know that I could call 911 and report someone looking suspucious, and than I confront that person and shoot them. Kill them and scream “Self-defense”. Hmmm

This community has be embarassed to have a police department that promotes this type of crimes.

By: MarkAnthony51

MarkAnthony51 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:57:38 +0000

My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to the family. This is truly truly sad.The shooter should be jailed period! I sincerely wish the best for the family and justice will prevail!!!! And may god have mercy on the shooters soul!

By: tbaby

tbaby — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:52:23 +0000

@missunderstood82: Well spoken…well spoken. I agree.

By: MissUnderstood82

MissUnderstood82 — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:56:02 +0000

I agree w/Duker61 AND TC. We want justice, we want him locked up in jail. But we also want as thorough an “investigation” as a racially biased police department can conduct so that it can be handed over to the State Attorney’s Office & prayerfully investigated properly & fairly so that we can have a conviction that is proven & the proper consequences meted out.
I sympathize with the Martin family deeply. I have two son’s who depend on me not only to nurture & raise them w/principles & morals. But they MUST also be taught how to live in a world of hatred, racism, jealousy, strife, sickness, poverty, & those that would set to oppress them because of the extra melatonin in their skin.
So, although this is an unnecessary & vile crime against one of our precious young black men, let’s look @ this entire situation with a clear vision & mind so that there aren’t any errors or loopholes for this man to slither through.
Also, I’d like to add, we all want to get angry & worked up over this nationalized travesty (& in no way am I about to minimize Trayvon’s death), but what about the thousands of young black men who are murdered or are murdering one another each year? Why aren’t we as worked up & ready to march, patrol, teach, discipline, role-model, uplift, encourage, & support those who may follow where their footprints lead? If we stand together & stand firm as our many ancestors have done & begin actively protecting & parenting our angels, we might have the chance to improve, stop, & empower them to become future leaders such as our President Barak Obama. We might be able to stave off the stench of racism & oppression with success, humility, Godliness, Confidence, & the means to have positions to help one another.
President Obama & First Lady Michelle were @ a restaurant when the owner recognized the 1st Lady. He greeted her & she explained to President Obama that the owner had a crush on her in high school. President Obama remarks, just think if you had married him, you’d own half of this restaurant. First Lady Michelle responded n, if I had married him, he would be president of the United States.
Wouldn’t it be grand if we all had her confidence, her support, her humility & grace? And to have President Obama’s appreciation, sense of humor, pride, & the confidence of knowing someone who loves you is so strong & supportive?
This is what we need to be for our youth, so that they too can be somebody worth saluting & not having to earn respect because their character & principle silently command it.

By: TC

TC — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:36:15 +0000

To duker61,
We want a thorough investigation but are afraid they won’t give one. After all…from the first investigation they said it was self defense….really? They released a killer onto the community. I’m guessing you don’t have kids. This was a 17 year old kid with no weapons…a bag of Skittles and an Iced Tea. When the shoe is on the other foot you demand justice. It’s no different for us. It’s unfortunate that you can’t see the handwriting on the wall. You don’t understand where we are coming from? History books and news reports show numerous cases of injustice and coverup. We had to endure these injustices at the hands of people like Zimmerman and the people that try to cover-up the truth. Why would Zimmerman disreguard the dispatchers orders for him to stay in his car? He wanted a confrontation and went looking for trouble. Do you really believe there was no cover up to protect Zimmerman? Why would a police officer try to change a witness’ statement? Zimmerman was over 200 lbs and Tayvon was 140 lbs…hardly a threat. The former police chief’s son beat up a homeless black man and was first not charged with the crime. He was later charged and got a slap on the hand for his crime. I don’t call that justice. That police department has a history of problems in race relations. It’s not rocket science, in my opinion a hate crime has been commited. Justice for Tayvon…NOW!

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:11:35 +0000

If Zimmerman is a “neighborhood watch captain” then we need fewer of them!! He belongs in Jail not out shooting youngsters!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:36:18 +0000

Police do there job? That’s the point is they haven’t done their job by not arresting a man who killed a 17 year old kid. If he had sexually abused the kid he would be arrested, but killing the kid, well maybe not, what is this some kind of wild west law in florida? I will never go to florida if this is the best their brightest and smartest lawyers and so called leaders can do to protect the public. Who runs your state, catholic priests?