Quote:
Originally Posted by dr2005
Ah, argumentum ad populum. Thought that argument rang a bell somewhere. Incidentally, that article still makes no reference to him being a varsity football player or your account of the altercation that took place prior to the shooting, which is what I was alluding to more as requiring backup. |
Whether he was a varsity football player or not, it has driven me crazy how the media consistently shows that same picture of him (in the red shirt) from years before the incident (it was taken when he was 12, he was 17 when he died), making him appear like more of a child. Why? Because it sensationalizes it, gets people more "angry", and keeps it in the news.
Also, I've repeatedly heard Zimmerman referred to as a "White Hispanic." The only reason he is a "white" Hispanic now is because he shot someone that was African American. If he had shot someone who was Hispanic, he would be Hispanic.
Add both of those to the 911 tape editing fiasco, and it just amazes me how clear it is that the media is trying to incite things.
No matter the outcome, the situation is tragic all the way around, but the media coverage has made the situation much worse and has been incredibly biased.