Zimmerman Trial Live Feed - Day Six

[B_J 2,752]

So if a white child dies and I say "that could have been my daughter" ... that's inappropriate?

But that's not what he said. While I don't think President Obama was totally out of line for commenting on the issue, I think it is what he said that is odd. Not "that could have been my son" but rather "that's what his son would look like". Why does appearance matter?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I see you fail to comprehend that the guy is president.

In case you forgot:

http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/

Him being President means that comment is inappropriate? How so?

But that's not what he said. While I don't think President Obama was totally out of line for commenting on the issue, I think it is what he said that is odd. Not "that could have been my son" but rather "that's what his son would look like". Why does appearance matter?

I personally think those are two different ways of saying the same thing.

[Karee 4,190]

Him being President means that comment is inappropriate? How so?

I personally think those are two different ways of saying the same thing.

He's supposed to be president for all the people, not just people that look like him. That's part of the deal when you get elected whether you like it or not.

[B_J 2,752]

I personally think those are two different ways of saying the same thing.

I thought it was a way for President Obama to make it more personal for him. So, I had no problem with it.

But it also wasn't the normal presidential comment on a local matter.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

He's supposed to be president for all the people, not just people that look like him. That's part of the deal when you get elected whether you like it or not.

I fail to see how that comment means he's only a President to the people that look like him.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Has he been asked about other headline making murder cases? He didn't just mention it out of the blue. He was asked a specific question.

I already commented on that comment. Please read before asking questions.

So if a white child dies and I say "that could have been my daughter" ... that's inappropriate?

If you alluded to you were upset because she could look like you. Come on you know what he meant.

You are hearing what you want to hear. BO did not say it could have been his son,

He said, if he had a son he would look like TM. What did you think he meant.. Ears ???

He clearly meant I am black and this kid is black.. I am commenting because we are both black.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I thought it was a way for President Obama to make it more personal for him. So, I had no problem with it.

But it also wasn't the normal presidential comment on a local matter.

I think it was silly that he was asked about it in the first place. But I don't blame him for answering a question.

If you alluded to you were upset because she could look like you. Come on you know what he meant.

You are hearing what you want to hear. BO did not say it could have been his son,

He said, if he had a son he would look like TM. What did you think he meant.. Ears ???

He clearly meant I am black and this kid is black.. I am commenting because we are both black.

Yes, clearly. He only cares about black people.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

He's supposed to be president for all the people, not just people that look like him. That's part of the deal when you get elected whether you like it or not.

I wonder if a inner city black kid had killed a young rich Ivy league kid, and George Bush has gotten involved because he said, If I had a son he would look like this kid."

LOL Yeah right

[B_J 2,752]

I think it was silly that he was asked about it in the first place. But I don't blame him for answering a question.

He goofed up. He's supposed to give the non-answer about letting the police investigate and trusting in the justice system. Instead, he gave an actual answer. What was he thinking?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

He goofed up. He's supposed to give the non-answer about letting the police investigate and trusting in the justice system. Instead, he gave an actual answer. What was he thinking?

Never give actual answers! People hate that.

[Harsh_77 718]

Has he been asked about other headline making murder cases? He didn't just mention it out of the blue. He was asked a specific question.

I already commented on that comment. Please read before asking questions.

So if a white child dies and I say "that could have been my daughter" ... that's inappropriate?

He made a particular point about this incident.

If you don't understand politics dont comment just keep on reading your fairy tales.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

He made a particular point about this incident.

If you don't understand politics dont comment just keep on reading your fairy tales.

I don't understand politics because I don't think this comment is a big deal? Okay then.

He answered a question he was asked. He's a terrible person and only cares about people who look like him. Better?

Edited July 2, 2013 by Penny Lane

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

This thread ought to be renamed to the "Much Ado About Nothing" thread now. Good job everyone!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

This thread ought to be renamed to the "Much Ado About Nothing" thread now. Good job everyone!

Is that the name of a fairy tale?

I like fairy tales.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Is that the name of a fairy tale?

I like fairy tales.

Don't they do Shakespeare in Minnesota?