Cshelton21
07-13-2013, 11:58 PM
I live in Central Florida. I wen't to the movies tonight to see Pacific Rim, about 10 miles from the Sanford Courthouse. I thought to myself that the jury would call it a night and not deliver a verdict, but just in case I decided to bring my 9MM. As I was pulling into the theater parking lot I realized I had made a good decision. I sat in my car for a few extra minutes to listen in. After hearing not guilty and realizing that the theater wasn't going to burst into flames I decided to go ahead and buy a ticket. I was in line with about 30 or so people about 15 of them being black. Some of them started getting text about the verdict and they became instantly upset. A few walked back to their cars but most remained. as time passed they seemed to become more irate as it was clear not even the manslaughter charge was to be handed down. The remaining 13 individuals stepped aside you could overhear the "we're going to f*** S*** up" talk ramping up.
I was waiting for the spark and it almost came when a older lady was looking at her phone next to me said "George Zimmerman was acquitted" her husband responded with a muffled "oh that's good" I knew that no-one in the crowd overheard the remark because not one even bothered to look our way. But it was very clear that the frenzy they had whipped themselves into was ready to be set off. Thankfully they decided to leave but not before I heard the last thing one of the males in his early 20's had to say "We'll just have to make this right" his tone was well... not playful, lets just say it that way. As they walked away the very high level of "Atmospheric Tension" dissolved
I watched PR all the way through, and returned home with no issue. I wasn't surprised by the police presence, but you could still see a cruiser every 45 seconds or so. Overall I would say that I expect things to stay calm however I was very disturbed by how quickly such a small group was able to create this powder keg effect so quickly. I have to work in the area again tomorrow. and since I'm in my truck I think I'll keep the AR-10 in the cab just in case.
In unrelated new I give Pacific Rim a solid 8.2 out of 10. Great cinematic's. and I basically just went to see giant robots smash stuff on the big screen. If you want a deep plot or mind boggling twist this may not be your movie.
I was waiting for the spark and it almost came when a older lady was looking at her phone next to me said "George Zimmerman was acquitted" her husband responded with a muffled "oh that's good" I knew that no-one in the crowd overheard the remark because not one even bothered to look our way. But it was very clear that the frenzy they had whipped themselves into was ready to be set off. Thankfully they decided to leave but not before I heard the last thing one of the males in his early 20's had to say "We'll just have to make this right" his tone was well... not playful, lets just say it that way. As they walked away the very high level of "Atmospheric Tension" dissolved
I watched PR all the way through, and returned home with no issue. I wasn't surprised by the police presence, but you could still see a cruiser every 45 seconds or so. Overall I would say that I expect things to stay calm however I was very disturbed by how quickly such a small group was able to create this powder keg effect so quickly. I have to work in the area again tomorrow. and since I'm in my truck I think I'll keep the AR-10 in the cab just in case.
In unrelated new I give Pacific Rim a solid 8.2 out of 10. Great cinematic's. and I basically just went to see giant robots smash stuff on the big screen. If you want a deep plot or mind boggling twist this may not be your movie.