I was thinking along those same lines

I was about to PM SGB and suggest the same thing. We should have a florida-specific tacked thread.

I think it would be smart. We're about to have all of our state rights under the light and scalpel.

A FL thread should be open for us locals to discuss.

It'd definitely be useful to be able to find information without having to scroll through page after page of plus ones, in on ones and those spouting expertise in laws of other states which have exactly zero bearing on Florida law.

Yep asshats only, so you're not invited to our party.

+1

I agree, this is my backyard. Discussing with fellow floridians is more productive and useful than participating in the GD free for all.

What say ye Mr. Moderator?

May we have a single, dedicated thread?

I have to admit it came as one hell of a shock to hear that he'd been charged.

Based on the speculation and slow news leaks going on in the epic GD thread, I was pretty well convinced that we were going to see the end of this case by Friday. Now it looks like this mess is going to stick around for another year or longer.

After having watched the entire Angela Corey press conference however, I'll admit that much of the characterization of the woman is off base. Either she's got significant evidence that hasn't seen the light of day, or she's been put under tremendous political pressure to cave in and let the courts rule. It is my belief that Zimmerman is almost certainly innocent of wrong-doing, but even so I can begin to see how a prosecutor might be willing to simply hand the whole thing off to the court for the sake of letting someone else decide.

The several statements about "justice for Treyvon" did come across as somewhat biased, but then again that's the whole point of the state attorney's office once they've decided to commit to a legal fight. Overall, Corey's presence came across as professional to me, despite how upset I am by what appears to be a serious perversion of justice for political gain. It would be hard for someone in that position to present themselves in any other manner without destroying their own credibility or capabilities in the courtroom.

This whole thing is like The Walking Dead...another six months of suspense likely to be followed by some serious stupidity.

Looking back, that sounded a lot pissier than I intended. Apologies to all concerned, particularly the forum staff.

Anyone here actually live in Sanford? What's it like there right now?

This may not even go to a full trial.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/os-george-zimmerman-stand-your-ground-hearings-20120411,0,1910930.story

I live about 15 minutes from Sanford and nothing has changed in my area. (Oviedo)

My co-worker lives about 15 blocks from where they had the rallies and he said the traffic was crazy. Bus full of protestors coming in from other states, they trashed the park the protests were in. The local German restuarant downtown cancelled numerous reservations as people were afraid to even go there and eat because of this mess, I'm sure other restaurants were affected as well. His wife is now scared to even go out by herself due the the bounty being put on Zimmermans head.

And to top it all of people are getting shot up, as well as police cars, yet they have no suspects or anything.

Needless to say...I would not want to live in Sanford right now.

My G/F's mother is a teacher in Sanford and said little 8 year old kids were coming to school wearing shirts with Treyvons picture and what not on it. I wonder if their parents put them up to that?

This is what I have seen and heard from those who do live in Sanford.