Why do we care that George Zimmerman was allegedly involved in an altercation with his estranged wife and her father? Police in Lake Mary, Florida reportedly stated that Shellie Zimmerman called 911 on Monday afternoon, September 9th, 2013 and that she was frightened for her life. "I'm really, really afraid. I don't know what he's capable of. I'm really, really scared," she told a 911 dispatcher. Shellie Zimmerman also informed authorities that her husband was threatening her and her dad with a revolver...and that George Zimmerman had "his hand on his gun and he keeps saying step closer...and he's going to shoot us." 
According to Shellie Zimmerman...George Zimmerman destroyed an iPad that recorded the domestic dispute. But law enforcement officials in Lake Mary say the iPad is in such bad shape...that it's too difficult for criminal analysts to obtain any video, which would have captured the blow-up between the couple. Police have, therefore, placed their investigation on hold since nobody was hurt...there is no clear evidence to arrest anyone...and - as odd as it may be - neither side wants to file charges against the other. Officials have stated that the investigation could be revived if additional facts are discovered or if video from the smashed iPad can be extracted.
As most everyone is aware...George Zimmerman became known to the American public...when - as a neighborhood watch commander - he admitted to killing Trayvon Martin...when he shot the teenager to death...during a confrontation on February 26th, 2012...in a gated community...in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder, but pleaded "not guilty"...asserting he fired his gun in self-defense. He was acquitted by a trial jury on July 13th, 2013. Shellie Zimmerman claims she separated from her husband about a month later. She filed for divorce just days before their domestic brawl.Prior to the embroiled disturbance between Zimmerman and his wife...he was in the news in late August...when Zimmerman visited a Florida gun factory. Now for those of you who did not hear about this story...or only know bits and pieces...let me fill you in on the disgusting details.
Reportedly...Zimmerman was shopping for a new shotgun. But the drama continues...and gets worse and worse. TMZ photographed Zimmerman at the factory...which...believe it or not - and yes, believe it - is the same company that makes the weapon that Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin.First of all...why on God's green Earth...would Zimmerman venture out on a shopping spree to buy a new gun...so soon after his high profile courtroom case? Secondly...why would he go on such an outing...with photographers apparently tailing him everywhere he goes? And thirdly...why would Zimmerman take a picture...while grinning from ear to ear...and flaunting himself that he's at the gun factory...that built the weapon...that he used to kill Trayvon Martin? How can such an individual be so egotistical...so conceited...to pose for such a photo? It's totally and completely beyond belief.
The picture of Zimmerman shaking hands with an employee of the factory is reminiscent of photographs we have all seen in restaurants...when an entertainment, sports or political superstar dines at the eatery...and then takes a picture with the proprietor. Why would anyone want to brag about having a photo-op with a man who took the life of a 17-year old kid?
The controversial decision for Zimmerman to visit the gun factory was widely criticized by his legal team...and even though attorney Mark O'Mara came to Zimmerman's rescue...and spoke on his behalf during the domestic dispute between George and Shellie Zimmerman in September...Zimmerman's lawyers have distanced themselves from their client, as if he was "Typhoid Mary." The defense counselors wanted no connection with the photograph displayed above or with Zimmerman's actions that represent that picture. A spokesman for attorney O'Mara released a very descriptive statement, which in no way supports Zimmerman. "We certainly would not have advised him to go to the factory that made the gun that he used to shoot Trayvon Martin through the heart. We got the verdict that we believe is just...and the rest of George's life...is up to George."
The picture of George Zimmerman at the gun factory...wants us to believe that Zimmerman is a hero. The photo wants us to believe that George Zimmerman is to be compared to the courageous local police officer who perhaps saved the life of a child who had been held hostage by a kidnapper or mass murderer...or the brave firefighter who rescued a kid from a burning building. That picture makes me want to vomit.
George Zimmerman is the farthest thing from a hero. It is disgraceful that anyone would want to equate Zimmerman to a person who is respected, revered or idolized. He killed an unarmed teenager without any justifiable reason. Whether you agree or disagree with the jury verdict...whether you think or don't think that George Zimmerman got away with murder...he still is responsible for the death of Trayvon Martin. Oh yes...you can quibble with me over the specifics that led up to the fatal gunshot...since nobody but George Zimmerman knows what really happened on that tragic night back in February of 2012. But no matter how it happened...no matter what the circumstances were...or whether you believe Zimmerman was right in doing what he did...by pursuing Trayvon Martin...by disobeying the orders of a 911 dispatcher when Zimmerman was clearly told that he should not chase after the young man...to leave the teenager alone...and to wait for police to investigate...despite all of these things...George Zimmerman still put a bullet into the body of an unarmed teenager...and killed him with a gun that was manufactured...at the same factory...where Zimmerman visited and posed for photos. It sickens me that he would make a spectacle of himself in such a fashion with the untimely and reckless loss of Trayvon Martin remaining an open wound to his family, friends and numerous others all across America.
George Zimmerman is walking the streets today...and is not in prison... because of a technicality of the laws in the state of Florida. It is true that a jury did in fact find Zimmerman to be "not guilty" of any crime when he shot Trayvon Martin...but George Zimmerman is not by any means...or by any stretch of the word...innocent. And in no way, shape, matter or form...should he ever be embraced...as a hero.
It's just possible...that someday...George Zimmerman's fame...or more accurately, his notoriety...and the gun that he carries...just may get him in to more trouble. If he was smart... really smart...George Zimmerman should get rid of his lethal hardware...keep his nose clean...stay out of the limelight... and become a model citizen... unknown to the world. Otherwise, next time...when his arrogance...and his gun...overpower any intelligence he may have...George Zimmerman may find himself...behind bars.
Should we remind him of O.J. Simpson?And that's The Controversy for today.
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