Sherman123
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I figured since we're close to the end of the trial it might be a good time to ask this: Why are you personally so interested in this case? I mean that sincerely.
Obviously there are (unfortunately) thousands of other murder cases every year and probably more than a few dealing with self-defense or actors with different racial backgrounds. I understand that this case became sort of a proxy battle over gun rights and has tapped into a culture war somehow, but I've always struggled to understand how it can suck in so much emotion. There are more than 85,000 posts on this single trial from scores if not hundreds of different users many of whom have kept their attention focused on this for more than a year now. Many of you also seem to have been watching almost every major court hearing which is a herculean feat of devotion for a trial process that has spanned a year.
Personally that is mind boggling, I've paid passing attention to the case when I catch a news tidbit or an article headline that looks worthwhile but it's been very cursory. There is just so much else going on in the world (and to be fair I suppose my life personally) to give a second degree murder trial in Florida too much attention and it just doesn't pique my interest.
But I have more than a few friends who follow this stuff religiously and I'm interested to hear from anyone who cares to share why this case means so much to them. I'm also curious if many of you also followed the Casey Anthony, Jodi Arias, or similar trials when they were ongoing.
Obviously there are (unfortunately) thousands of other murder cases every year and probably more than a few dealing with self-defense or actors with different racial backgrounds. I understand that this case became sort of a proxy battle over gun rights and has tapped into a culture war somehow, but I've always struggled to understand how it can suck in so much emotion. There are more than 85,000 posts on this single trial from scores if not hundreds of different users many of whom have kept their attention focused on this for more than a year now. Many of you also seem to have been watching almost every major court hearing which is a herculean feat of devotion for a trial process that has spanned a year.
Personally that is mind boggling, I've paid passing attention to the case when I catch a news tidbit or an article headline that looks worthwhile but it's been very cursory. There is just so much else going on in the world (and to be fair I suppose my life personally) to give a second degree murder trial in Florida too much attention and it just doesn't pique my interest.
But I have more than a few friends who follow this stuff religiously and I'm interested to hear from anyone who cares to share why this case means so much to them. I'm also curious if many of you also followed the Casey Anthony, Jodi Arias, or similar trials when they were ongoing.