George Zimmerman not guilty

[Arnie]

OK, I concede.  My opinion was based on media reports and not full and accurate reporting of what happened.  I was wrong.  If the facts are as Bill Whittle claims, and they certainly appear to be, then IMO George Zimmerman had reason to act as he did to defend his own life.

Arnie

[craigo]

Hey Arnie,

I was kinda wondering what the media is like down your way with the responses you had posted.
Really way off base considering the facts.

And if the media can lie about this little story, what else have they told us as gospel that are outright spins. Gotta do independent research to keep these guys honest. And call BS when you see it.

CraigO

[ribbert]

The only thing I disagree with, Noel, is the 'only party' part.

There is clear evidence that this US Department of Justice and the President added to the frenzy by transporting 'protesters' to Sanford within 48 hours of the shooting.

This, after the initial evidence failed to support an arrest, according to the County Prosecutor and Chief of Police.  Both were replaced, and charges were eventually brought anyway.

IMO, the media the President, and the USDOJ are equally culpable in this abuse of the criminal justice system. 

I'm sure there are many other facts pertinent to this particular case but it has never been reported here (Aus) and I have taken no interest in it on the forum.
I was just having a general swipe at the media and it's irresponsible reporting and the 'only party' reference was a bit of a throw away line.

Noel

[Arnie]

I was kinda wondering what the media is like down your way with the responses you had posted.  Really way off base considering the facts.

And if the media can lie about this little story, what else have they told us as gospel that are outright spins. Gotta do independent research to keep these guys honest. And call BS when you see it.

CraigO

The broadcast 'media' here is variable.  There are a lot of stories from the US, probably because they can just run the footage already produced, sometimes with a lead in.  As with 'media' eveywhere, the difference between the story broadcast and the facts are frequently miles (or kms) apart.  In addition, I think Rupert owns 80% of the print media, and a significant part of the broadcast.  Fine if you like everything slanted so far to the right it scrapes that elbow, but not very enlightening.
Still, I think we can find a relatively more balanced presentation and with much more international scope than in the US.  So far, Fox News (huge misnomer) is not all pervasive.

Arnie