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Originally Posted by dr2005
Likewise, the person on the radio you refer to seems to have missed a key part of what happened in the case, as nothing in what happened to Zimmerman would have warranted such a course of action (even with the racial claims). Those claiming that it would put them off reporting suspicious activity would do well to educate themselves as to what actually happened - Zimmerman went wrong AFTER reporting it, not BECAUSE of reporting it. It's a clear example of the law of unintended consequences, admittedly, but one borne of irrationality rather than an actual "chilling effect" arising from the decision to charge.
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I think the guy was hesitant not because Zimmerman was charged with a crime, but because the prosecution was using previous calls Zimmerman had made reporting suspicious activity against him.
Really what this all boils down to is the media in this country being able to control politics and the action officials take. They squirm their way into issues, some being none of their business and make a mess out of everything. Another great example of this is the Terri Shivlo case, another Florida one. Had the media not stuck it's nose in that woman would not have had to suffer as long as she did, not to mention that Governor Duh wouldn't have re-opened a senseless investigation of her husband concerning how she ended up in her state in the first place. Those protests got so out of control they had to cancel school at a nearby campus.
Also I find it highly amusing that OJ Simpson could slaughter his wife and people cheered when he was acquitted but when there are two races involved suddenly it's a crime against the world and justice everywhere.