The case against Zimmerman

NRO: The affidavit in the Zimmerman case fails to justify a second-degree-murder charge  

"The charges brought against George Zimmerman sure look like prosecutorial misconduct. The case as put forward by the prosecutor in the “affidavit of probable cause” is startlingly weak. As a former chief economist at the U.S. Sentencing Commission, I have read a number of such affidavits, and cannot recall one lacking so much relevant information. The prosecutor has most likely deliberately overcharged, hoping to intimidate Zimmerman into agreeing to a plea bargain. If this case goes to trial, Zimmerman will almost definitely be found “not guilty” on the charge of second-degree murder."


Big Journalism: Note to Trayvon’s Mother: It’s Time for You to Step to the Side so we can politicize this case!

"One of the things that I still believe in, a person should apologize when they are actually remorseful for what they’ve done. I believe it was an accident. I believe that it just got out of control and he couldn’t turn the clock back..." Martin's mother

At this point, the conversation about black men in the justice system must grow beyond Trayvon Martin, and the prosecution should be allowed to do its work.  The family, as well all associated racial advocates, need to strategize in private, listen to the evidence and just stop talking.  Black activist Boyce Martin

"In other words, thanks for letting the professional race-baiters like Al Sharpton use your son, but his death has now served our purpose, so please shut up."


Legal Insurrection: I think this is a fair description of the racial narrative of the shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman: "This case is where it always should have been, about the known fact that George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin, and whether that shooting was legally justified, or an unlawful homicide."

Oh, in case anyone cares, Zimmerman is a registered Democrat

Andrew C. McCarthy: Martin Case Affidavit  "If I were a cynic, I’d say that an ambitious special prosecutor — exploiting the rabble-rousing of the U.S. attorney general and the racial grievance industry — filed an exceedingly serious charge for which she lacks evidence, second degree murder, in order to bask in the mob’s adulation while pressuring Zimmerman to plead guilty to a lesser charge, manslaughter, on which the special prosecutor runs a high risk of losing if Zimmerman forces a trial. So I’m sure glad I’m not a cynic."  

Funny the O.C. Register should bring this up now: Rodney King and the L.A. riots: What now?  "What happened to some of the key figures? How has L.A. fared in the 20 years since April 29, 1992?"

One year after the riots, a block-long commercial distract at the intersection of Vermont and Manchester

 avenues remains undeveloped. Burned in 1992, the area was never rebuilt.

Harvard Prof. Alan Dershowitz: Zimmerman Arrest Affidavit ‘Irresponsible And Unethical’

"“This affidavit does not even make it to probable cause,” Dershowitz concluded. “everything in the affidavit is completely consistent with a defense of self-defense. Everything.” "


Being indifferent about race is not the same as not caring about racism.
"But my own experience has given me no reason to hate or fear black people. No black person has ever harmed me or mine. No black person has ever said an unkind word to me, nor have black people  exhibited anything but courtesy and respect toward me. Of course, I watch TV and hear the voices of hate and separatism, as well as the cries of genuine despair, misery, and perceived oppression. But aside from getting angry at everybody, what’s to be done?" Rick Moran