You have to remember that the police tried to sweep this case under the rug and let Zimmerman walk, the only reason that Zimmerman is facing trial is because literally millions of people demanded he face trial. This is a very important trial because it has huge implications beyond just this one case, this case could set a precedent for how "self defense" laws are handled in this country, can people claim self defense on cases where there is absolutely no evidence beyond the shooters words that self defense was necessary? There are huge social issues involved with this trial, the issue of race, the issue of guns, the issue of civil rights, the issue of the responsibility of police to investigate crime scenes instead of just trusting the killer's word, this is a hugely important case that will still be talked about fifty years from now.
You say this case does not effect you, but as a pretty normal looking white male you probably don't have to worry about being racially profiled and shot because you "look suspicious". Some people are unfairly tagged as "looking suspicious" every single day of their lives, and for them this case is very important because it will inform them as to whether or not people can confront them and shoot them for "looking suspicious". Don't dismiss this trial as unimportant because for many people this trial is deeply important.
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