[zeugma]

I reject the entire premise of an "ability to pay" question in the bail hearing. The stated purpose of bail is to make sure the defendant will not attempt to flee, and will show up for trial. Since he's obviously interested in showing up to clear his name, the bail amount shouldn't really matter, unless it's true purpose is to punish the accused before trial economically, and not to assure the court of his presence at trial.

[AndyJackson]

I reject the entire premise of an "ability to pay" question in the bail hearing. The stated purpose of bail is to make sure the defendant will not attempt to flee..

Well, you are not the judge and moreover, you are a fool. Zimmerman's contribution was $15,000 or 10%. That is a lot of money for a poor man, and he might feel bad about sticking his family with it. $15,000 for a rich man's freedom is nothing. $50,000,000 sacked away in offshore accounts and he is gone, and happily so.