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someproteinguy wrote:
Wait...
so we're not collecting automatons then?
Damn dyslexia.
so we're not collecting automatons then?
Damn dyslexia.
Can you trade steam cards for them?
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
I aught to summon Terry Jones, so's 'e can come in an' beat the lot of you.
remorajunbao wrote:
One day I'm going to fly to Canada and open the curtains in your office.
I'm a little behind, but watching coverage over the demonstrations, I keep hearing that there was "no evidence of race being an issue" with the killing of Martin.
At what extent are people going with that? I don't believe (and other sane people) that Zimmerman said "looks like we gots a n****, I'ma gonna kill 'em!". However, to believe that there weren't some form of profiling involved is absurd, giving the fact that Martin wasn't doing anything illegal. That's not to say it was purely racial, but with the combination of everything that made Martin, Martin. Within that context, race is indeed a factor, but not necessarily the catalyst.
I know that I'm probably "preaching to the choir" on this topic, but I pretty much lost all of my "white friends" on Facebook to argue with. It's boring being on the forum side...
At what extent are people going with that? I don't believe (and other sane people) that Zimmerman said "looks like we gots a n****, I'ma gonna kill 'em!". However, to believe that there weren't some form of profiling involved is absurd, giving the fact that Martin wasn't doing anything illegal. That's not to say it was purely racial, but with the combination of everything that made Martin, Martin. Within that context, race is indeed a factor, but not necessarily the catalyst.
I know that I'm probably "preaching to the choir" on this topic, but I pretty much lost all of my "white friends" on Facebook to argue with. It's boring being on the forum side...
I know that I'm probably "preaching to the choir" on this topic, but I pretty much lost all of my "white friends" on Facebook to argue with.
That happened to me when I "liked" Magic Shave. Common mistake.
That happened to me when I "liked" Magic Shave. Common mistake.
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Of course race was a factor. So was sex, age and dress. If it was a black woman Zimmerman would have reacted differently. If it was a smaller black boy or an old black graying black man he would have reacted differently. If it was a white middle-aged middle-classed looking man Zimmerman probably wouldn't have reacted at all. If it was a young latino man in a hoodie, I'm guessing his actions would have been similar. If it was a young attractive whitish woman he many have acted similarly but with a very different motive (unless he's gay).
If the victim was a woman, I would bet most of my fortune, that this would have been a very very different story. It would likely be Zimmerman playing the racism card.
What about how everyone else acted. If the victim had been about the same size, the same weight, the same age, dressed the same, but white, would the police have reacted differently? I think they would have.
This is why it's not a good idea to simply let the masses run around the streets and sidewalks with loaded pistols. We're bad judges.
If the victim was a woman, I would bet most of my fortune, that this would have been a very very different story. It would likely be Zimmerman playing the racism card.
What about how everyone else acted. If the victim had been about the same size, the same weight, the same age, dressed the same, but white, would the police have reacted differently? I think they would have.
This is why it's not a good idea to simply let the masses run around the streets and sidewalks with loaded pistols. We're bad judges.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
If only Zimmerman was running around in a white tunic and hood with a lit torch!
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
lolgaxe wrote:
If only Zimmerman was running around in a white tunic and hood with a lit torch!
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
The handling of this case confuses me, and I can't find any justification for the judge's decisions. Specifically, why the prosecution wasn't allowed to argue that Zimmerman was the initial aggressor, and that racial profiling played a part (they were limited to "profiling" in a broad sense).
The jury said they didn't even consider if there was a racial factor.
The jury said they didn't even consider if there was a racial factor.
IDrownFish wrote:
Anyways, you all are horrible, @#%^ed up people
lolgaxe wrote:
Never underestimate the healing power of a massive dong.
Of course race was a factor. So was sex, age and dress. If it was a black woman Zimmerman would have reacted differently.
Women shouldn't be walking alone at night, that's obviously an invitation to rape. :)
Women shouldn't be walking alone at night, that's obviously an invitation to rape. :)
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Specifically, why the prosecution wasn't allowed to argue that Zimmerman was the initial aggressor, and that racial profiling played a part (they were limited to "profiling" in a broad sense).
No evidence at all of either of those. Possible? Sure. Possible Zimmerman is a secret ****. Possible he knew Martin before the crime and shot at paper targets of his head every day in his back yard muttering "I'm going to get that nigger". You can probably see why those wouldn't be allowed, right? The media guessing game repeating a theory doesn't actually make it more likely.
No evidence at all of either of those. Possible? Sure. Possible Zimmerman is a secret ****. Possible he knew Martin before the crime and shot at paper targets of his head every day in his back yard muttering "I'm going to get that nigger". You can probably see why those wouldn't be allowed, right? The media guessing game repeating a theory doesn't actually make it more likely.
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You are forgetting the most important thing....
Who honestly gives a sh*t.
If this didn't become a media circus, would anyone really give two sh*ts about this case? Or would it have gone on and gotten over with the same as hundreds of cases across the US do each year?
Honestly so much to do about nothing.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 10:12am by rdmcandie
Who honestly gives a sh*t.
If this didn't become a media circus, would anyone really give two sh*ts about this case? Or would it have gone on and gotten over with the same as hundreds of cases across the US do each year?
Honestly so much to do about nothing.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 10:12am by rdmcandie
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rdmcandie wrote:
If this didn't become a media circus, would anyone really give two sh*ts about this case?
No, because the dead person was a black male, not a pretty white girl.
Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
White girl goes missing while on vacation, it's all anyone hears about for months.
8 children/teens die a day in the US from gun violence. Black males are 8x as likely to be the victim than white males, and 2.5x as likely as latino males. I can't remember the last time, before Martin, one of them made national news.
8 children/teens die a day in the US from gun violence. Black males are 8x as likely to be the victim than white males, and 2.5x as likely as latino males. I can't remember the last time, before Martin, one of them made national news.
IDrownFish wrote:
Anyways, you all are horrible, @#%^ed up people
lolgaxe wrote:
Never underestimate the healing power of a massive dong.
rdmcandie wrote:
You are forgetting the most important thing....
Who honestly gives a sh*t.
Who honestly gives a sh*t.
Apparently a whole lot of people give a sh*t.
Does it make you uncomfortable to know that our society finds it acceptable for an unarmed innocent black child to be shot down dead in public simple because their presence made another person feel threatened?
Sure, shooting deaths of young black men are a dime a dozen. This particular case is news-worthy because of that. Because it's worth talking about how we interact with our neighbors. It's important because gun regulations have been gutted and mercenary laws have been strengthened.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Too bad no one sided with the black kid and thousands like him before being shot dead.
...and some craven button-pusher thinks a few rate-downs are somehow meaningful. Hah.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 5:20pm by Elinda
...and some craven button-pusher thinks a few rate-downs are somehow meaningful. Hah.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 5:20pm by Elinda
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Does it make you uncomfortable to know that our society finds it acceptable for an unarmed innocent black child
Stop pandering. "Child"? Really?
Disclaimer:
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To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
rdmcandie wrote:
much ado about nothing.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 10:12am by rdmcandie
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 10:12am by rdmcandie
c'mon, man, speak the Queen's English!
ETA:
Smasharoo wrote:
Stop pandering. "Child"? Really?
He was 17. Legal definition, and all.
Also, learn to quote, I saw you do it once, so I know you can. All your talk of "aesthetic choice" really doesn't fit with any sense of beauty.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 9:35am by stupidmonkey
ETA: correct words. Hangovers suck
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 9:36am by stupidmonkey
Dandruffshampoo wrote:
Curses, beaten by Professor stupidopo-opo.
Annabella, Goblin in Disguise wrote:
Stupidmonkey is more organized than a bag of raccoons.
Professor stupidmonkey wrote:
He was 17. Legal definition, and all.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
lolgaxe wrote:
Professor stupidmonkey wrote:
He was 17. Legal definition, and all.
I'm not squabbling, it is the legal definition. No argument accepted.
Dandruffshampoo wrote:
Curses, beaten by Professor stupidopo-opo.
Annabella, Goblin in Disguise wrote:
Stupidmonkey is more organized than a bag of raccoons.
Professor stupidmonkey wrote:
I'm not squabbling, it is the legal definition. No argument accepted.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
Smasharoo wrote:
Does it make you uncomfortable to know that our society finds it acceptable for an unarmed innocent black child
Stop pandering. "Child"? Really?
Not pandering at all. An adult and a child are two very different legal definitions. Basically Martin was still the property of his parents.
Revisit this when your kid(s) turns 17..
Ok, maybe it's pandering a little. I could have used the word 'teen' or 'youth' or 'young person'.
Edited, Jul 22nd 2013 7:07pm by Elinda
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Smasharoo wrote:
Of course race was a factor. So was sex, age and dress. If it was a black woman Zimmerman would have reacted differently.
Women shouldn't be walking alone at night, that's obviously an invitation to rape. :)
Women shouldn't be walking alone at night, that's obviously an invitation to rape. :)
Not without their chastity belt.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
lolgaxe wrote:
Professor stupidmonkey wrote:
I'm not squabbling, it is the legal definition. No argument accepted.
I'm not making a statement either way, in regards to guilt or innocence.
Dandruffshampoo wrote:
Curses, beaten by Professor stupidopo-opo.
Annabella, Goblin in Disguise wrote:
Stupidmonkey is more organized than a bag of raccoons.
I think I've said it in this thread already, but I believe that we have no legal right to treat minors as adults only when it suits us, in reactive ways that can only work to their detriment. I don't think it's profitable to us as a society, and I consider it an infringement of their own right to be treated equitably under the law.
If our current understanding and expectations of what ages constitute an "adult" don't fit the law, than change the law.
But I'm not okay with picking and choosing what cases should and should not be sufficient. That minor didn't have access to any legal rights of adulthood when they committed the crime. To me, being an adult citizen is partly about taking part in the maintenance and development of the social and legal fabric of our society. Having access to adult rights changes your capacity to do so.
Because a big part of what a crime is, to me, is the sufficiently significant damage to that legal/social fabric, I really don't like the notion of trying as adults those individuals who were not beforehand given the capacity to actually act as adults.
That's not making any commentary on how our current system operates with regards to the differences between minors/adults when it comes to punishments, etc.
I just think that, if we want to try a 17 year old as an adult, then that 17 year old needs to be a legal adult. Maybe what we really need is some legal status between minor and adulthood, which would provide young adults with more rights and privileges at the cost of having increased social/legal responsibility. I'm not opposed to this in general, but I have no clue what that would actually look like.
If our current understanding and expectations of what ages constitute an "adult" don't fit the law, than change the law.
But I'm not okay with picking and choosing what cases should and should not be sufficient. That minor didn't have access to any legal rights of adulthood when they committed the crime. To me, being an adult citizen is partly about taking part in the maintenance and development of the social and legal fabric of our society. Having access to adult rights changes your capacity to do so.
Because a big part of what a crime is, to me, is the sufficiently significant damage to that legal/social fabric, I really don't like the notion of trying as adults those individuals who were not beforehand given the capacity to actually act as adults.
That's not making any commentary on how our current system operates with regards to the differences between minors/adults when it comes to punishments, etc.
I just think that, if we want to try a 17 year old as an adult, then that 17 year old needs to be a legal adult. Maybe what we really need is some legal status between minor and adulthood, which would provide young adults with more rights and privileges at the cost of having increased social/legal responsibility. I'm not opposed to this in general, but I have no clue what that would actually look like.
IDrownFish wrote:
Anyways, you all are horrible, @#%^ed up people
lolgaxe wrote:
Never underestimate the healing power of a massive dong.
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