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Originally Posted by FlamingLonghorn
Except the cases aren't really similar at all. However, in both instances the shooter has to bear some responsibility for a young man's death. Neither should have gone chasing people.
How about this one?
http://atlantablackstar.com/2012/09/...-self-defense/
And this guy was convicted even though he should have been protected by the castle doctrine, which I think is a reasonable law, unlike "stand your ground".
Just so you know another judge agrees with me and released him after 7 years.
http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/04...nd-john-mcneil |
Outside of the jury, who would disagree with you?
Terrible story, especially knowing his wife died just prior to his release, but likely a lot of the blame falls on his attorney. There's a reason some of them cost a ton more than others, and it looks like McNeil's was absolutely terrible if he didn't tell the jurors that they could acquit him on grounds of self-defense.
But what's your point? Race can play a role? Sure, I wont disagree entirely with that. But what does that have to do with Zimmerman specifically? Just because there's a chance others are being treated unfairly doesn't mean Zimmerman should be as well to "make up for it." It should go the other way, like Zimmerman everyone else deserves a fair trial.