06-16-2013, 01:34 PM
(06-16-2013, 01:22 PM)Maggot Wrote: Back when Nixon was president he went on national television and called Charles Manson guilty. Obama went on national television and said if he had a son he would be like Trayvon.
Zimmermans fate is sealed.
I totally disagree, Maggot.
That's part of what the voir doire is all about; weeding out those who hear media statements made by anyone and are so easily persuaded or biased enough to therefore believe that somehow makes Zimmerman guilty (or innocent, depending on the comment/source).
There may be just as many Obama haters as Obama lovers (or middle grounders who neither love nor hate the man) in the potential jury pool.
I guess I just have more faith in the judicial system and process than do you. Juries always worry me because some people are just not that bright, but that's representative of society in general and it is a jury of our peers.
I don't think juries always get it right, but do think our system is a fair one and the court is going to extraordinary measures to ensure a fair trial in this case.
Having watched and read the transcripts from the trial of Charles Manson, I'd say the facts, evidence, witness testimony, Manson's own testimony, and the case presented by Bugliosi for the state of California sealed his fate; not a statement made by Milhous.
P.s. I think making that public statement was an idiotic move by Obama; always have. Just don't think it has any bearing on Zimmerman getting a fair trial.