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Will Zimmerman Outcome Lead to Riots / Violence? [W:161]

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If he is acquitted will we have Rodney King like riots?

If he is convicted will the KKK be empowered to begin terrorist like attacks?
 
If he is acquitted will we have Rodney King like riots?

If he is convicted will the KKK be empowered to begin terrorist like attacks?

If he's acquitted, I think we could see demonstrations that might turn ugly. But I don't think he's just going to walk away myself. I think he'll be found guilty of something.

As for the KKK? I think that's ridiculous and have no idea what that has to do with the Zimmerman trial.
 
There were reports of white supremist gathering in Zimmermans town to counter protest some of the anti-Zimmerman marches last year.



If he's acquitted, I think we could see demonstrations that might turn ugly. But I don't think he's just going to walk away myself. I think he'll be found guilty of something.

As for the KKK? I think that's ridiculous and have no idea what that has to do with the Zimmerman trial.
 
We'll see unrest no matter what the verdict is.

No verdict or sentence will calm the never ending rage and hate that is waiting, only inflame it.

We see it right here in this forum where the Trayvon commandos will tolerate not the slightest suggestion that Tvon might have been wrong. If it wasn't this, it would be something else, that is their nature.
 
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I don't believe so. I have not heard of any other violent protests from either side.
 
Hopefully, if he's convicted, white Floridians won't start doing something crazy like shooting black kids for playing their music to loud.


Oh, wait, that already happened.
 
If the is acquited, of course you'll see violent demonstrations on the streets. It will be like the national hero of the black community died, instead of some nobody. This is how hyped this entire case was.

If he is found guilty, you will see demonstration from the trayvon supporters, but this time cheering and claiming that justice has been served. Alternatively, the punishment he receives is considered to be insufficient to satisfy the bloodthirst of the trayvon fanatics, again, the first scenario is plausible.
 
If he is acquitted will we have Rodney King like riots?

If he is convicted will the KKK be empowered to begin terrorist like attacks?

Very possibly and no.
 
I don't believe so. I have not heard of any other violent protests from either side.

I don't think there will be any riots... I don't see any evidence of out of control anger.
 
This is the first time I have visited this part of the forum. Lot's of threads dealing with this case.
As to the OP - I think not. Those directly involved will have their say - good verdict - bad verdict - okay but could have been better verdict.

Now, let me guess. If you are Conservative in politics you are expected to be supporting Martin and if you are a Liberal leaner then Trayvon is your man. Have I got that right? I think I will wait to hear what evidence is actually presented before picking a side. But have fun.
 
This is the first time I have visited this part of the forum. Lot's of threads dealing with this case.
As to the OP - I think not. Those directly involved will have their say - good verdict - bad verdict - okay but could have been better verdict.

Now, let me guess. If you are Conservative in politics you are expected to be supporting Martin and if you are a Liberal leaner then Trayvon is your man. Have I got that right? I think I will wait to hear what evidence is actually presented before picking a side. But have fun.

Doesn't make any sense to me... Its not about conservatives or liberals .. its about equal justice under the law.
 
Doesn't make any sense to me... Its not about conservatives or liberals .. its about equal justice under the law.

that makes sense - so you may be wrong :)
 
Looks like another clear divide.

TM supporters believe there will be no violent protests, evidenced by all the peaceful protests of the last year.

GZ supporters believe there will be violent protest, like the Rodney King riots, based solely on the fact TM was black.

Figures:lol:
 
Or maybe one perceived there would be violence because TM supporters encouraged it in regards to Zimmerman himself. There was a lot of rhetoric we are happy the masses chose not to follow. And the kkk did contact local businesses and offer protection during what they said were perceived threats of looting or riots. I can see the propensity for either side going fatally ballistic if they perceive they were mistreated.


Looks like another clear divide.

TM supporters believe there will be no violent protests, evidenced by all the peaceful protests of the last year.

GZ supporters believe there will be violent protest, like the Rodney King riots, based solely on the fact TM was black.

Figures:lol:
 
Or maybe one perceived there would be violence because TM supporters encouraged it in regards to Zimmerman himself. There was a lot of rhetoric we are happy the masses chose not to follow. And the kkk did contact local businesses and offer protection during what they said were perceived threats of looting or riots. I can see the propensity for either side going fatally ballistic if they perceive they were mistreated.

I haven't hear anyone use the term "the masses" except George, his mother and Robert junior.
 
If he is acquitted will we have Rodney King like riots?

If he is convicted will the KKK be empowered to begin terrorist like attacks?

1. There was no abuse of state authority.
2. There's no organization involved at all.
3. Most people understand, if someone attacks you it's ok to shoot them.
 
Al Sharpton used it. Some other lady they said was a SPOX for the current black panthers used it.

I haven't hear anyone use the term "the masses" except George, his mother and Robert junior.
 
Looks like another clear divide.

TM supporters believe there will be no violent protests, evidenced by all the peaceful protests of the last year.

GZ supporters believe there will be violent protest, like the Rodney King riots, based solely on the fact TM was black.

Figures:lol:

I don't support either. The way I see it, two likely idiots got in a fight and one shot the other. That's a big "crap happens" in my book. I believe there's only a fringe internet element that actually gives a damn. For those inclined to race baiting and other such inflammatory nonsense, this is a big story; however, for most of us it's a big yawn.

I will take sides in this regard: the Martin "supporters" appear entirely unhinged, but that could be more due to representation than validity of position.
 
Looks like another clear divide.

TM supporters believe there will be no violent protests, evidenced by all the peaceful protests of the last year.

GZ supporters believe there will be violent protest, like the Rodney King riots, based solely on the fact TM was black.

Figures:lol:

The statement is so general regarding what one side thinks.

I don't believe there will be violence.

However, if the those supporting GZ and they riot because of the outcome, the ones who participate are idiots.
if those supporting TM and they riot because of the outcome, the ones who participate are idiots.

Let the justice system work and accept the outcome whichever way it falls.
 
If he is acquitted will we have Rodney King like riots?

If he is convicted will the KKK be empowered to begin terrorist like attacks?

It will be impossible for the jury to screen out other factors amid the media spotlight, and decide the case solely on the arguments before them. The great majority of people (just look at the way Traybots argue their case. Complete ignorance in all fields) haven't followed any of the actual known evidence in the case, and probably wouldn't care if they did.
 
Complete ignorance in all fields) haven't followed any of the actual known evidence in the case, and probably wouldn't care if they did.


Kind of like looking in a mirror isn't it.

I will be the first to admit there are a lot of gray areas in this episode that may never be clear. Unfortunately the only upclose and personal witness we have is Zimmerman. And to say that Zimmerman doesn't have a dog in this fight is a little dishonest. If Martin had lived through the gunshot the two opposing stories would have been more helpful.

But please go ahead as you seem to be the drum major for the total Zimmerman loyalists.
 
If the is acquited, of course you'll see violent demonstrations on the streets. It will be like the national hero of the black community died, instead of some nobody. This is how hyped this entire case was.

If he is found guilty, you will see demonstration from the trayvon supporters, but this time cheering and claiming that justice has been served. Alternatively, the punishment he receives is considered to be insufficient to satisfy the bloodthirst of the trayvon fanatics, again, the first scenario is plausible.
How can you possibly not foresee an outbreak of mob violence similar to that of the Rodney King Riots?

http://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/19/us/after-the-riots-mob-violence-continues-in-las-vegas.html
 
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Kind of like looking in a mirror isn't it.

I will be the first to admit there are a lot of gray areas in this episode that may never be clear. Unfortunately the only upclose and personal witness we have is Zimmerman. And to say that Zimmerman doesn't have a dog in this fight is a little dishonest. If Martin had lived through the gunshot the two opposing stories would have been more helpful.

But please go ahead as you seem to be the drum major for the total Zimmerman loyalists.

You don't need to appeal to emotion if you're strictly arguing evidence and logic and the law and facts are on my side, in this one

Just to refresh you memory...It's the state's burden to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt which essentially means disproving Z acted in self-defense.


What evidence to date indicates that Z did not act in self defense plus can you prove it?
 
1) it's not 1992 and

2) the people who were protesting were protesting only for an arrest and they won.
1) What do you mean by this? Are you saying the black gangs in 1992 were a bunch of bone crunching Neanderthal murderers, and the black gangs of today are enlightened liberals?

2) Are you saying that if Zimmerman is acquitted, the black members of gangland will be enlightened and mature enough to simply walk it off?
 
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