Following the national outcry over the killing of Trayvon Martin and the local police’s handling of the shooting, a CNN/ORC Poll national poll details Americans’ reactions to the case. The poll found that 73 percent of Americans believe shooter George Zimmerman should be arrested. A month after the shooting, Zimmerman, who claims self-defense, has not been taken into custody. Fifty-five percent said they approve of the Stand Your Ground laws that have are partially responsible for the fact that Zimmerman has not been arrested or charged — and could keep him from being convicted down the road.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=154103