Child killed by Neighborhood Watch captain while walking home

[Anonymous]

kid was suspended for ten days, there were lots of robberies and thefts in that area, so how do we know that he was not stealing things?

[Anonymous]

Jeb Bush, who sponsored the law referenced above, says the law does NOT apply in this case. FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:kid was suspended for ten days, there were lots of robberies and thefts in that area, so how do we know that he was not stealing things?

Zimmerman could see that Trayvon had been suspended from school by just looking at him? Wow, I didn't know that was possible.

His teacher said the suspension was for excessive tardiness.

[Anonymous]

The issue is the media portrays Martin as some wholesome good almost adult, yet photos of him with gold grill as the gangster trappers call it and his 10 day suspension from school are being ignored

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The issue is the media portrays Martin as some wholesome good almost adult, yet photos of him with gold grill as the gangster trappers call it and his 10 day suspension from school are being ignored

He was suspended for 5 days for tardiness. So what? If anything, I think it's a pretty dumb policy to give an out of school suspension for tardiness. Kind of defeats the purpose, no?

What difference does it make? Are you saying it's only wrong to kill a child if the child was perfect and had never been in trouble? Otherwise, it's a-ok?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:The issue is the media portrays Martin as some wholesome good almost adult, yet photos of him with gold grill as the gangster trappers call it and his 10 day suspension from school are being ignored

I don't think they are being ignored since -- just like his hoodie -- they are repeatedly mentioned. Regardless, they have nothing to do with his killing. Even if Martin was a serial axe murderer, Zimmerman did not have the right to hunt him down and shoot him.

What happened here seems pretty simple to me. A unarmed 17 year old boy was walking home and was pursued by an armed adult stranger. The boy tried to get away, but was caught by his pursuer. At that point, the boy may or may not have fought to get away. He was then shot and killed.

Unlike his armed pursuer, Martin had no arrest record or history of violence. The state of his dental work is of little importance.

[Anonymous]

We’re also learning more about Trayvon Martin. According to reporters he had been suspended from school. The International Business Times says Martin’s suspension was due to last for 10 days. But what exactly was he suspended for in the first place? Sources sympathetic to Martin say he was suspended for “excessive tardiness.” However, a quick review of both the local policies for Martin’s school, the Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, and of the Miami-Dade school district’s district-wide policies, raise some doubts. According to Miami-Dade policy, in order to get a suspension of 10 days, Martin would have had to either commit “repeated, serious or habitual” acts of the following:

• Cheating/Misrepresentation • Confrontation with a staff member • Defiance of school personnel • Distribution of items or materials that are inappropriate for an educational setting* • Failure to comply with previously prescribed corrective strategies • False accusation • Fighting (minor) • Harassment (non-sexual or isolated) • Instigative behavior • Leaving school grounds without permission • Joining clubs or groups not approved by the School Board • Libel • Petty theft (under $300.00) • Use of profane or provocative language directed at someone • Prohibited sales on school grounds (other than controlled substances) • Possession and/or use of tobacco products • Slander • Vandalism (minor)

Or even occasional offenses from the following: • Assault/Threat against a non-staff member • Breaking and Entering/Burglary • Bullying (repeated harassment)* • Disruption on campus/Disorderly conduct • Fighting (serious) • Harassment (Civil Rights)** • Hazing (misdemeanor) • Possession or use of alcohol and/or controlled substances • Possession of simulated weapons • Sexual harassment** • Trespassing • Vandalism (major)

Or of the following: • Grand theft (over $300.00) • Hate crime • Hazing (felony) • Motor vehicle theft • Other major crimes/incidents • Sale and/or distribution of alcohol and/or controlled substances • Sex offenses (other) (including possession and/or distribution of obscene or lewd materials)

Or possibly even of the following, each of which carries a minimum suspension of ten days:

• Aggravated assault • Aggravated battery against a non-staff member • Armed robbery • Arson • Assault/Threat against M-DCPS employees or persons conducting official business • Battery or Aggravated battery against M-DCPS employees or persons conducting official business* • Homicide • Kidnapping/Abduction • Making a false report/threat against the school* • Sexual battery • Possession, use, sale, or distribution of firearms, explosives, destructive devices, and other weapons.

But whatever the reason, it‘s a case that you’ll probably be hearing more about in the future.

Don't you love it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The issue is the media portrays Martin as some wholesome good almost adult, yet photos of him with gold grill as the gangster trappers call it and his 10 day suspension from school are being ignored

The suspension is completely unrelated to Zimmerman following and killing Trayvon, so while I'm sure you'll keep bringing it up, it doesn't have anything to do with his death. Why don't you mention Zimmerman's run-ins with the law? Aggression against a police officer and domestic violence?

Are you saying that wearing a grill means Trayvon wasn't a good person? Did what Natalee Holloway wore the night of her disappearance/murder disqualify her from being a good person?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Don't you love it?

A 17 year old boy has lost his life. At a minimum, George Zimmerman's life will never be the same and he possibly may spend time in jail. His own life may well be in danger due to revenge seekers. I don't understand how anyone could understand even the smallest detail of this case and conclude that they "loved it". You are a despicable human being.

[Anonymous]

Again,11:30-- how is this relevant?

[Anonymous]

Thank you, Jeff. I can't believe the hate and the attempted justification.

IMHO, they let just anyone have a gun. Yes, it is a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:kid was suspended for ten days, there were lots of robberies and thefts in that area, so how do we know that he was not stealing things?

How do we know that George Zimmerman wasn't stealing things? How do we know the police chief wasn't stealing things? How do we know your mom wasn't stealing things?

There's this little thing called evidence. Maybe you should google it.

[Anonymous]

Zimmerman's lawyer sounds as sedated and flat affect as Zimmerman does. No remorse. They are not dealing with full decks.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't you love it?

A 17 year old boy has lost his life. At a minimum, George Zimmerman's life will never be the same and he possibly may spend time in jail. His own life may well be in danger due to revenge seekers. I don't understand how anyone could understand even the smallest detail of this case and conclude that they "loved it". You are a despicable human being.

Don't you love it was not from the post but cut and pasted from here

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?214891-The-Killing-of-Treyvon-Martin/page41

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Again,11:30-- how is this relevant?

Character of the victim would shed light on how he could act as an agressor