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mamabearCali wrote:I don't live in a city, but I do worry about people being stupid. My husband has to travel to one everyday. It is two blocks between him and his parking space and he is not allowed to carry at work, so the gun must stay in the car--fat lot of good that will do him if he is jumped 30 feet from it. He does carry pepper spray and a pocket knife, but against a mob? This is a nightmare and I blame two people Sharpton and Jackson. On their heads be the blood of any that are killed because of all the racist nonsense going on here.

Scott in Houston wrote:Well, here's more to support my concern.

http://twitchy.com/2012/04/23/twitter-l ... -kill-him/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That sentiment is growing and spreading via twitter and Facebook rapidly.
As you said Jim, I too have some friends who will not even consider new evidence, and I consider them level-headed people (or I used to anyway).

As for riots... be prepared...

http://twitchy.com/2012/04/12/twitter-l ... acquitted/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think he'll be acquitted. I believe everyone in a large city should be on high alert. I will not have family in town the day of the verdict. I plan to speak to the neighbors about this as well. If there's a true riot, we'll have to work together to protect ourselves.

Scott in Houston wrote:I didn't put this in the large discussion thread on the subject, because it's not about the shooting itself, or the legalities, etc.

I have a concern about the aftermath. (This could almost be a prepping type question)

I believe that Zimmerman will either get off completely, or get off with a lighter conviction than murder or even manslaughter. I could be wrong, but that is my guess at this point.

My concern is the chaos that will ensue if that does happen. We live in a decent neighborhood in the Memorial area of Houston. Not far from us are several blocks of apartments full of re-located (and yes, the government is STILL paying for their rent ) Katrina evacuees, and others whom I believe will not respond well if Zimmerman isn't convicted. These are not happy folks. I've had run-ins at a grocery store I now avoid just because of the anger these people possess. I would bet big money that if he's not convicted, the riots we saw in LA after the King trial will pale in comparison to the riots we'll see nation-wide if Zimmerman is let off. Social media has amped up the anger and the communication between the angry. I wouldn't want to be caught anywhere near LA, Detroit, New York, or parts of Atlanta.

In our area, I could easily see a chaotic situation develop where an attitude of get the 'rich white people,' could develop, and our neighborhood could be targeted fairly easily. I'm already planning on not having family at home when the verdict is read, however, I will be here. I'm not sure how long until this trial begins or more importantly, it ends, but I think we all should be prepared for some civil unrest. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised to see the civil unrest even if he's convicted! Any excuse to rob, pillage, and riot seems to work for some people (e.g. NBA championships, etc.).

What do you all think? Are there others who live in a metropolitan area who have similar concerns?