Your Say: George Zimmerman case in spotlight

A court hearing for George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, is set for Friday. Comments from Facebook:

The right to self-defense against someone who is defenseless? Trayvon Martin was an unarmed teen walking to the store minding his own business.

Gwendolyn Osborne

Zimmerman defended himself properly. A thug doesn't have to be armed.

Romeo Lee

Innocent people die every day. What makes Trayvon Martin more worthy of news media attention than any other of these poor souls? This is/was a tragedy, but if the deceased were white, Asian or Hispanic, it wouldn't have gotten nearly this much attention.

John Ramon

The lack of justice and investigation is what garnered news media attention. What world do you live in that African-Americans are given preferential treatment by our justice system?

Kyler Phoenix

This is old news. If your city has problems, move out if you feel there is no chance of change. What happens if Zimmerman is found not guilty? Will the people riot?

Mikey N BillieJane Klug

None of you were there, and you don't know what really happened. Let the evidence and the judicial system try him.

Erin Oller

No matter how long ago this tragedy was, it will never be old news. I'm a mother and can't imagine my life without my boys. I pray justice is provided in this case.

Coresa Batts White