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Zimmerman: Shooting Was “Life Altering Event”

George Zimmerman has gone public for the first time with a new website, therealgeorgezimmerman.com, and a paypal link to raise funds for his litigation costs. The website is a smart move, but Zimmerman used the occasion to describe the shooting as a “life altering event.” That is manifestly true except for the fact that he was speaking of himself, not Martin.


Zimmerman states “On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.” He goes further to warn that he “cannot attest to the validity of these other websites.”

I am a bit surprised that no one looking at this first statement (guaranteed to be picked apart by the media) would pause at the use of the phrase life altering when referring to the shooter rather than the deceased individual. Just for the record, in the next public letter, Zimmerman may want to avoid saying that he hopes to make “a killing in this outreach campaign.”

The motto of the site is the quote from Edmund Burke that “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing.” The site includes pages on “My Race” and an “album” of photos. In a particularly bizarre addition, the photo album shows graffiti saying “Long Live Zimmerman” — not exactly the most inspiring statement of support.

Lawyers often create litigation blogs and web sites to allow their clients to release documents or facts in support of their claims. However, these sites require careful scrutiny and, as here, may backfire with ill-advised language.

Here is the full statement:

I am the real George Zimmerman,
On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.

It has come to my attention that some persons and/or entities have been collecting funds, thinly veiled as my “Defense Fund” or “Legal Fund”. I cannot attest to the validity of these other websites as I have not received any funds collected, intended to support my family and I through this trying, tragic time.
I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defense, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment. I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
George Zimmerman

Source: USA Today

156 thoughts on “Zimmerman: Shooting Was “Life Altering Event””

  1. Jonathan,
    Jesus is said to have lived in simpler times, and wouldn’t have had to deal with laws that allow morons to pack heat and get away with murder.

    What would Jesus do? If he had any sense, he’d get the hell outta Florida.

    Talkin’,
    I thought of the grand jury in the same way. A grand jury could be packed with good ol’ folks who don’t think that shooting people like Trayvon is a problem.

    Rafflaw,
    I share your frustration. How difficult is it to see that there should at least be an arrest? Letting the unaccused run about with a loaded gun is a bit irresponsible.
    Is there anything resembling a government in Florida? Is it a ‘failed state,’ like we used to call Somalia?

  2. Zimmerman has, as I predicted, “out-victimed” everybody. Poor poor George, he was forced to kill somebody when he was just trying to do good, and then, he was forced to act like a hunted animal when he was just trying to explain his do-gooding, and NOW MORE?

    Check out common behavior of sociopaths. Victim — check. Forced to do what people then unkindly criticize (like wife-beating, like child-disciplining, like this, like that) — check. Nobody understands them — check. They were just trying to make everybody act right — check. Check check check gag gag gag.

    One guy in Maryland, few years back, beat up and molested his step-daughter, just trying to be a good guy of course. He got convicted, elocuted, got sentenced to therapy. The therapist freed him from his court-ordered 3 years by saying, after the THIRD session, that he had CRIED so now he was OK. What did he cry about? It turned out that he CRIED because the case had ruined his whole family so now, he had no wife, no step-kids, no nice home, and no visitation, boo hoo hoo.

    In my book, of course, that therapist should have lost her license but nobody’s been reading my book.

    If you check out the DSM-IV-TR, you will find that many of Zimmerman’s traits are set forth in pretty good detail. But who knows? He may benefit from therapy!

  5. This is reminiscent of BP’s CEO, Tony Hayward, who said that he wanted his life back. After ruining the Gulf of Mexico. The narcissism and lack of empathy of some folks is staggering.

  6. This talkin Dogalogue machine mis spells words. That is Herr Zimmerman, not her Zimmerman.

  7. I would say that he has waived his right not to testify, or waived the right to keep out of evidence his many statements made thus far at is trial. So, he will have to take the stand. Then he will be cross examined for all of his statements. His statements in life about ill will to minorities can come into evidence on the issue of his racial motivations in shooting Trayvon for self gratification. He said something to the effect that “They always get away.”

    Well you did good her Watch Commander Cody, he didnt get away.
    Oh, and they took the smiling photo of Zimmerman when he was told that the Grand Jury was not going to hear his case. But, for the uninititated: Grand Juries in the South are used to whitewash white crimes against black folk. so, the prosecutor did right here.

  8. We have to think how would Jesus handle this? Like a marauding crowded or as as a rationally minded merciful father. The tit for tat perpetuates war. The soul of Zimmerman is on the line, and God Knows it. It is between Zimmerman, and God. God has to know if Zimmerman has repented. If he does his soul will not be extinguished in Gods light when it shines.

  9. ” the media expects us to care about the killers motivations and feelings.”

    It’s a feature, not a bug, as they say.

  10. I bet they didn’t cover this possibility when Z went to conceal carry class there in Florida. Its all well and good that you can stalk your victim, start the fight and then shoot in self-defense. That just means you might not go to jail for the murder you committed but it does not get you off the hook for the collateral damage. You can bet Martins family will file suit and win or lose it will cost this clown many hours of his time, many thousands of his dollars and a lot of sleepless nights.

    Not as high a price as TM paid for the mistake of running down to the 7-11 for some skittles but a pretty high price for a wannabe cop playing tough guy for a night.

  11. ” the media expects us to care about the killers motivations and feelings.”

  12. Just for the record, in the next public letter, Zimmerman may want to avoid saying that he hopes to make “a killing in this outreach campaign.”

    I can find no record of Zimmerman ever saying what’s quoted.

  14. I’m so tired of this. Why is it that when black people are the victims, the media expects us to care about the killers motivations and feelings. I’m gonna go throw up now.

  17. One thing he has right and it is “life altering” for everyone involved…..self centered he may want to navigate away from…..

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