[GOPJ]

This is a complex case - as you've pointed out. My fear is the press and democrats are ginning this up to get the black vote angry up. Normally that's a classic technique of theirs - and harmless - but with a mob like the one that's forming it could get out of control. If panthers find Zimmerman, they'll kill him. What's that going to do to race relations?

I live in Florida - went out for a while yesterday - and noticed very large numbers of Hispanics shopping... talking to each other - and occasionally to me. A bunker mentality was being formed. I've never experienced that before. Just market place chat - but different. We'll have to wait and see what comes of this...

[cumbo78]

Let’s cover the things the media leaves out. When police arrived on the scene, they encountered Zimmerman, who admitted to being armed and turned over his weapon. It is stated in the police report that Zimmerman’s back was wet and that it had grass stains, consistent with his statements and that of a witness identified as “John”, that he was on the bottom as he scuffled with Martin. Zimmerman was treated by the Sanford EMS for injurires to the nose and the back of his head. He was taken to the police station and by all accounts, was not given Miranda warnings, which means his presence there was not “custodial” in nature. He gave the statement that he was screaming for help. This is corroborated by the 911 call which the media had portrayed as Martin screaming for help. Zimmerman’s clothes were removed and vouchered as evidence and he was released. All of this goes to explain why he wasn’t arrested. The evidence did NOT establish probable cause. In fact, it goes a long way to establishing reasonable doubt.

[cumbo78]

Let’s cover the things the media leaves out. When police arrived on the scene, they encountered Zimmerman, who admitted to being armed and turned over his weapon. It is stated in the police report that Zimmerman’s back was wet and that it had grass stains, consistent with his statements and that of a witness identified as “John”, that he was on the bottom as he scuffled with Martin. Zimmerman was treated by the Sanford EMS for injurires to the nose and the back of his head. He was taken to the police station and by all accounts, was not given Miranda warnings, which means his presence there was not “custodial” in nature. He gave the statement that he was screaming for help. This is corroborated by the 911 call which the media had portrayed as Martin screaming for help. Zimmerman’s clothes were removed and vouchered as evidence and he was released. All of this goes to explain why he wasn’t arrested. The evidence did NOT establish probable cause. In fact, it goes a long way to establishing reasonable doubt.