200 people took photos with Trayvon Martin's killer at gun store!

[alp227]

Wow. From WOFL-TV: Exclusive: George Zimmerman speaks with Fox 35 News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) -

George Zimmerman made an appearance at a gun store Saturday.

He spent the day at The Arms Store, where around 200 customers stopped by to meet him and take pictures.

Fox 35's Valerie Boey: "You have said you still walk around armed, why is that?"

George Zimmerman: "I walk around armed; I walk around with a bullet proof vest; it's not so much for my safety as it is so much for those around me. I can be around my family and something might happen to them. There's children around me, etc. Those threats… I have to be able to defend myself like any American.

Fox 35's Valerie Boey: "Do you think it's appropriate to be here, some may say it's antagonistic?"

George Zimmerman: "I don't worry about people that say it's antagonistic. To be honest with you, like I said, the importance was support the people that supported me."

Wow. I can't tell what's worse, WOFL giving this man any airtime at all or the fact that 200 people proudly take photos with this man.

And the one comment on this article actually says: "God bless you George Zimmerman, we need you in every major city in this country. You're the truest definition on color blind, no matter what those racists say." Seriously.

[onehandle]

1. Gun culture loves killin' black children. nt

[otohara]

2. Gun Folk Scare Me

this is twisted fucked up shit.

[WinkyDink]

3. Acquitted is as acquitted does.

[JJChambers]

4. They don't view him as a murderer

They view him as an average Joe who lawfully defended himself from an unprovoked attack. In that context it (sort of) makes sense. Of course, in reality, he's a sociopath.

[Hoyt]

36. So are the gun fanciers that believe he "lawfully defended himself from unprovoked attack",

don't you think?

[JJChambers]

45. Some of them, yes indeed.

[JI7]

47. they like him for killing a black person

[mokawanis]

5. Cashing in on his crime

He's got friends in low places, and 200 of them came out for a photo op with their favorite murderer.

[City Lights]

6. That is so fucked up.

[Mike Nelson]

7. TV made him a star...

...it was a ratings hit.

[katmondoo]

8. A lot of sick people in this State

and I live here only because the cold weather up north would kill me.

[awoke_in_2003]

10. we have a center in Columbus...

the only thing stopping me from moving back to my home state is the winter would kill my wife.

[flvegan]

9. And people still bought OJ Simpson merch...and love Michael Vick. So?

Granted, it's seriously weird to want a picture with someone like Zimmerman, but he's famous and even famous idiots have "fans" who want to put dumb shit up on Facebook.

And before anyone with twisted panties gets all verklempt because their emotions just told them that I compared dogs to a kid, that's not what I did. I compared a convicted sick twist with an acquitted sick twist.

[JI7]

13. oj simpson was famous because of a sport he played, zimmerman is loved for killing a black kid

[flvegan]

14. Both are famous.

Try again. There are a LOT of stupid people out there, but I'm fairly certain that most don't embrace Zimmerman because he killed a black kid. Constitutional rights, Florida, stand your ground, fame...whatever. Few (I hope) are cheering him just because he ended the life of a black kid. If you can prove otherwise, I'm happy to listen.

[JI7]

15. OJ was famous before he killed anyone and because he played a sport

zimmerman was not famous before. his fame is because he killed a black kid. and that's why people love him.

[flvegan]

16. Prove it.

I see you're emotional about this point. Zimmerman is an idiot, and people who love him are vapid idiots, but back up your claim that people love him only because he killed a black kid. If you want to take a step back and say that people love him because he got away with killing someone, I'd entertain that.

[JI7]

17. no, it was specifically because he killed a black kid , casey anthony doesn't get the same love

[flvegan]

21. Was it? Okay.

I'll leave you to your illusion. Have a good evening.

(btw, you didn't...you know, prove it)

[JI7]

30. prove he killed a black kid ? his many calls to the cops complaining about blacks

ignore it all you want.

[uponit7771]

40. Prove OJ was famous before the trial?!?!!? You're kidding right?! Z was NEVER EVER in a comerical

[Hoyt]

31. Seems to be white wing gun fanciers that "embrace" Zimmerman. That's enough for me.

[flvegan]

32. So then

you're a racist?

Not sure what a "white wing gun fancier" is.

[Hoyt]

34. Nope, but I am definitely bigoted toward gun fancying yahoos like Zimmie.

How much diversity do you think was exhibited by the 200 gun fanciers who stood with Zimmerman at the gun store?

[flvegan]

37. No idea, but

I'm glad you can embrace whatever "bigotry" you enjoy.

[Hoyt]

46. If you are honest, you know the percentage.

[joshcryer]

22. To be fair Vick is the all time rushing yard champion.

He's was and is an amazing athlete.

Vick did wrong, admitted his guilt, and paid his time.

Zimmerman and OJ were gross injustices.

[flvegan]

24. Jesus. I'm at a loss for words.

Seriously, am I on a reality show here?

Congrats. This is a rarity.

[joshcryer]

25. Someone fucks up, pays their dues, they should be ostracized for life?

I only mentioned Vick because I think it was the only real comparison because OJ doesn't have many fans but Vick did and continues to have them. Vick does a lot of work with the humane society, he's trying to earn their respect again.

You can't say that for OJ who went on to almost kill more people. Zimmerman is likely to kill again.

[flvegan]

27. Well, that's what you're doing.

I'll leave Vick out of the rest of it, you don't really know what you're talking about and that's okay.

Zimmerman fucked up, paid his dues (so to speak) yet you ostracize. Please explain.

And please understand that I'm not standing up for Zimmerman, I'm just trying to help folks see that they are stupid, and make stupid arguments that they can't substantiate.

[JI7]

29. zimmerman didn't pay anything, he murdered a kid he hunted down and is proud of it

stupid is those who think race has nothing to do with it.

[joshcryer]

33. There was a gross miscarriage of justice in Zimmerman's case.

I'm not ostracizing him. I wish he would go away. But he keeps doing shit to stay relevant. He's trying to make bank being a celebrity. Selling copyright infringing paintings, proposing celebrity boxing matches, etc. I think we're all more upset about people rallying to him as supporters and fans.

I'm just as upset about that crap as I would be, say, BPP or some other groups guilty of crimes, some are still in Cuba, living free.

[Jenoch]

26. While I am not particularly a fan of Vick,

he does seem to have rehabilitated himself.

I think that Darren Sharper will not have the chance to rehabilitate himself. It appears he will be going away forever.

The odd thing is, I bet he could get all kinds of women to have sex with him which proves that rape is not always about having sex.

[joshcryer]

35. Not not really a fan either.

I thought the analogy was a fair attempt, but we don't see many "OJ" fans, but we do see Vick fans. Vick has done a lot of work to change who he was, which we don't see with OJ or Zimmerman, they were and are in denial about their actions and as we saw with OJ, there will probably be a repeat offense with Zimmerman. It's unfortunate but that's how it is in a lot of cases.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

11. Why does this not surprise me at all? nt

[JI7]

12. i hate this grotesque piece of worthless shit

[Cha]

18. It's heartbreaking to read

shite like this. Praising a fucking murderer. asshole gun addicts.

[MrMickeysMom]

19. Seriously...

This commentary is about as fucked up as it gets. I guess if there is ever baiting for a civil war, this is it.

[alcibiades_mystery]

20. He's the hero of Gunner Shitheads everywhere...I don't know why anyone would be surprised

Gunner Shitheads love other Gunner Shitheads, especially when they kill Scary Black Teenagers with their guns. That makes you a virtual deity of Gunner Shitheads. Kill a black kid with your gun? You can host conventions.

[Catherine Vincent]

28. ...

[ReRe]

38. How much you want to bet...

... he got paid for the appearance? I seem to remember he was interviewed on TV recently crying because he was "homeless", etc., etc. and "wanted his life back"? The only people who would want their pic with him are the ones who are the same brain-dead ignorant sick fuck that he is. I just wish he would fade away and never be heard from again.

[raccoon]

39. Makes you want to throw up, doesn't it? nt

[Paladin]

41. Completely unsurprising.

DU Gun Enthusiasts, consider the company you're keeping.

[Crunchy Frog]

42. The face of responsible, law abiding gun ownership in this country.

[jsr]

43. "It's not so much for my safety as it is so much for those around me"

What a selfless saint.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

44. There is a disturbing fascination with vigilantism in this country

These people live in a fantasy world where they "even the score" for society. They play out these scenarios in their heads where they step in and stop the evil doers. If they were in the Aurora movie theater, they would have taken the shooter down in the dark with just one shot! Its why they love Zimmerman. In their minds he did what they dream of doing. Trayvon Martin wasn't a person to them, he was a faceless, nameless threat that's always lurking out there.

[mercuryblues]

48. Didn't he

just do an interview whining about wanting sia normal life back? What he says and what he does do not add up. Never have, never will.

[Hoyt]

49. White wing gun fanciers show up to stand with Georgie Zimmerman, murderer of unarmed teen.

http://static3.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715414.1394351279!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/splash_300225/george-zimmerman-florida-gun-show.jpg

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715675.1394347383!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/melissa-matt-pose-autographed-picture-george-zimmerm.jpg

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715051.1394292938!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/zimmerman9n-1-web.jpg

Proud dad introduces his son to George Zimmerman -- murderer.

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1715674.1394347244!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/george-zimmerman-smiles-meet-and-greet-supporters-loca.jpg


ORLANDO, Fla. — The New Orlando Gun show is mixed up in controversy after announcing George Zimmerman will be a featured guest.

The trade show had to change venues to the Arms Room for their weekend event after the event started getting criticism over Zimmerman's attendance. He is the featured guest at the show.

The original venue, Majestic, on North John Young Parkway, barred the event from taking place at its facility. The show owners tried to sue for breach of contract, but a judge denied the injunction. A show organizer said, "We're not in the business of discriminating, no matter who it is."

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/2014/03/08/george-zimmerman-gun-show-moves/6200959/

[Scuba]

50. I love those photo Christmas cards.