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Old 04-11-2012, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by d-ray657 View Post
This dadgum horse is not only dead, but has been reduced to mush.

Even though we, as a society, have progressed in race relations, race remains an issue. We would not even know about this incident unless there was a racial factor involved. The information that has come out is at least suggestive that the shooter had engaged in some profiling. It also suggests that he overstepped his boundaries. Some of his version of events has come out, and its veracity will soon be tested.

The grand jury was supposed to have convened yesterday, so a group of people will be given the opportunity to hear the evidence that has been gathered and make an informed decision. That group will presumably have the opportunity to consider the plausibility of his story - unless he asserts his right not to testify. In that case, with no justification for an unquestioned homicide, there would seem to be no option but to issue an indictment.

Despite it's flaws, I have some faith in our judicial system. I will hope that the grand jurors are able to look at the evidence objectively.

Regards,

D-Ray
Your first sentence is absolutely the truth.
As far as the grand jury, I thought that had been decided against.

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/national/a...in-Martin-case
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