I'm sure you're as Zimmerman-ed out as I am, but I must say this seems like a really BAD idea. I don't like the jury's verdict at all, but pretending like this isn't double jeopardy -- something the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids -- is as dishonest as George Zimmerman himself. (Fortunately, it seems even Eric Holder realizes this crime will not rise to the level required for such a charge.) As for a civil suit, I normally think they're bullshit in these types of cases, but I'm OK with it here. I realize the family needs for Zimmerman to be held accountable on some level. But to possibly send someone to jail after they've been acquitted is not solution.
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The NYT editorial board doesn't agree with me on this, but we do agree about what is the fundamental problem with Stand Your Ground and lax gun laws. Translation: Leave a nasty comment at your own peril!
