Sunday, July 14, 2013

Celebs react to George Zimmerman verdict

07/14/2013

CONTENT WARNING: Most of the following tweets are by dim witted Leftists of Hollywood. So if you have a favorite star you've looked at respectfully and in a positive light, you should now choose NOT to read this article. 

Hashtags of prayer. Tweets of disbelief. Emotions on Twitter ranged from shock to outrage as celebs rapidly reacted to the news that George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, was found not guilty on Saturday evening.

Here's a look at the stars who shared their thoughts on Twitter:

Ellen Page: "If u really believe racism isnt a massive problem, that the oppression of minorities is not a horrific and systemic issue. U R in denial."

Mia Farrow: "I don't understand this. At ALL"

Steve Harvey: "A Child is Dead & The Man that Killed Him is Free & Again The Child is Black...My Country Tis of Thee?"

Richard Dreyfuss: "It's 2013 and an American jury just acquitted a man who admitted to stalking and killing an unarmed child."

Judy Blume: "Not surprised. But distraught. Saw 'Fruitvale Station' tonight. How ironic to come home to this verdict."

Kate Walsh: "Zimmerman verdict sickens me."

Kat Dennings: "I can't handle this. All that really matters are Trayvon's parents, and making sure nothing like this ever happens again."

Questlove: "this might be in bad taste but in light of this verdict? i really INSIST you people see Fruitvale Station not now but RIGHT NOW"

Alec Baldwin, who recently quit Twitter (again), resurfaced post-verdict: "Florida is a parallel universe. A (expletive) one."

Tom Arnold: "Dear Son, I love you and there is no shame in running away from creepy a-- crackers. #nojustice"

Michael Ian Black: "The only thing that surprised me about the verdict is that juries work on Saturdays."

Donald Trump: "Zimmerman is no angel but the lack of evidence and the concept of self-defense, especially in Florida law, gave the jury little other choice"

Chris Brown: "Bull----!"

Gabrielle Union: "Help! What's the proper procedure when you're followed by a random armed nutbag returning home from getting candy & iced tea?"

Whoopi Goldberg: "My heart is with trayvon martins family tonight, so my focus on them. No one else really matters"

Jaleel White: "I can't ..." wrote the star, adding a sad emoticon.

Olivia Wilde: "I feel sick." She then directed a tweet at Ann Coulter, who tweeted "Hallelujah!" at the verdict. ".@AnnCoulter You are a hateful wench," wrote Wilde.

Mandy Moore: "My heart is heavy...for all who knew and loved #TrayvonMartin. His life mattered. This is shameful."

Russell Simmons: "I know many people are very upset about the verdict, but we must remain peaceful. No matter what, remain peaceful."

Nicki Minaj: "And our taxes paid for that trial. We just paid to see a murderer walk free after killing an innocent unarmed little boy. #GodBlessAmerica"

Sophia Bush: "The wind is more than knocked out of me... My heart aches for this boy's family. Justice System? I don't think so. #justicefortrayvon"

Rihanna: "This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily"

John Legend: "My heart hurts"

Lena Dunham: "No. My heart is with Sybrina Fulton, Rachel Jeantel, everyone who loved Trayvon and has been sent the message that his life didn't matter."

Mario Lopez: "Hope people don't misbehave after hearing this verdict... Pray for the Martin family."

Josh Groban: "Oh no. Seriously? Crap."

Shaquille O'Neil: "George Zimmerman not guilty can u believe that. Wow"

Miley Cyrus tweeted twice. "No justice. No peace," she wrote, followed by: "The world is a scary place."


Source: USA Today

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