Posted on 08/05/2013 9:24:46 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
George Zimmerman’s attorney has formally thanked the Buckeye Firearms Foundation for the $12,150.37 check the Ohio gun rights group mailed to the exonerated Florida “stand your ground” man.
Mark M. O’Mara of Orlando said the money would be forwarded directly to Zimmerman “to replace items necessary for him to protect himself and also to accomplish security systems for his house.”
The Buckeye group started out raising money to buy a new gun for Zimmerman because the one he used to kill Trayvon Martin is still being held by authorities as they await a decision by the U.S. Department of Justice whether to prosecute Zimmerman under federal law after a Florida jury declared him not guilty under that state’s laws.
The effort raised far more than anticipated, attracting 774 donations from 47 other states and four other countries: Lithuania, New South Wales, Australia and Switzerland.
"We didn't need that much," said Jim Irvine, the foundation’s president, "just enough to buy a quality firearm, holster, flashlight, ammo, and any accessories Mr. Zimmerman may need. But the story went national and we raised far more than we expected."
The fundraising drive also drew unwanted attention; the Ohio group’s website was attacked and shut down for several days.
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Agreed !!
But I'll bet there is an IRS audit comming their way soon !
No doubt. And their site was attacked by the ever accepting wack jobs? How utterly shocking. Diversity for thee but not for me.
George Zimmerman’s attorney has formally thanked the Buckeye Firearms Foundation for the $12,150.37 check the Ohio gun rights group mailed to the exonerated Florida “stand your ground” man.
Typical leftist extremist propaganda: the case had nothing whatever to do with Florida's stand your ground law.
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Defends Raising Money To Buy A Gun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7AMrxT71cE
There is a golden opportunity for Zimmerman to make a lot of money right now to pay off his legal bills. He needs to go on the conservative lecture circuit, possibly with his brother.
Part of it needs to be pure showmanship, such as the hosting organization lightly touting “extra security arrangements”, which would spice things up and get top box office.
They might even arrange a fake venue or two to get local agitator protestors and media to look foolish. Again, strictly for show.
Often lecture circuit shows can provide the speaker with anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 a pop. For George Zimmerman, I’m thinking in the $30-50k range, depending on how good his speech and his ability as a speaker.
We are now at war with the Domestic Enemies of America.
George also needs to get himself a good, big dog. I suggest a Great Dane. They’re generally friendly, although a bit distant, intimidate by size alone, and are the Dogs from Hell if somebody ever tries to break into their homes o injure their people.
Good!! I hope more people and groups raise money.
Looks like three other countries to me: NSW is a state in Australia, not a separate polity.
His brother is very well-spoken.
Are you saying this is something recent?
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