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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali
Why do you think that if Treyvon was white it would have been different? Are you under the assumption that all the jurors were white racists? Where are you getting that assumption from?
Also, if it was the same case facts, the same prosecution, same everything, and they found him guilty... I wouldn't be angry for any racial reason. I'd be angry that the jury chose to ignore evidence and law and make this about emotion. Whether that law is reasonable or not is another matter entirely, but it is still law and Zimmerman didn't break it, according to a jury of his peers.
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No, I don't think the jury was filled with white racists. I have nothing concrete to base my assumptions on. It is just a feeling I have. I just feel like the same people going on about this not being a case about race would feel differently if Trayvon was white or if he was found guilty. Also you just stated the reason why people would be angry if he was found guilty and there would still be this big of an issue. You wouldn't be the only one angry about the jury chosing to ignore evidence and the law in place of their emotions. There would be people chanting Justice for Zimmerman if he was being sent away and people trying to get the case declared a mistrial.
Also as I have said numerous times before but in different threads. I have no problem with the verdict. My issue is with the specific law that he was able to hide behind. Also the same law that seems to produce different results for different people specifically Marissa Alexander.