Violia and all those interested in donating, the site that Simon posted, ie; http://gzdefensefund.com/donate/ is the one that we have used twice now to donate to Mr. Zimmerman. We used Paypal both times and we haven't had any problems with the transactions. The disclaimer to the site says "The Zimmerman Legal Defense Fund Trust is an independently administered trust account. All monies will be used for George Zimmerman's ongoing living expenses, legal costs, and fees associated with his defense."
I'm interested to see what the attorney that you contacted says, and if he recommends another manner of donating I too would love to know. I wish that we could get money to him before the Attorneys get their cut first. I'm glad that there are others here who want to help him and his family with expenses, I imagine that they could really use the monetary support and that they would be very grateful.
Designs said...
I believe those willing to mentor young men in this country who are of a minority race will outnumber the donors to George Zimmerman by far.
I'd be willing to bet that many people who mentor minorities are also some of the same ones who donate to the Zimmerman fund. Remember, Mr. Zimmerman himself was a mentor to other minorities not very long ago.
Designs, yes, some of us, actually a lot of us DO put our "Money where our mouth is", especially when it is for a cause we truly believe in. You should hope that someone would be willing to do the same for you if any unfortunate circumstance ever befell you.
He can't get a J.O.B. or start a business?
How easy would it be for you to get a J.O.B. or start your own business if you were in the same position as Mr. Zimmerman?
That would be an interesting poll- How many George Zimmerman supporters will actually sit down at their desks pull out their check books and write George a nice fat check, at least something over $5.00.
I'd be willing to bet that a LOT of people have given and will continue to "Sit down at their desks" to make a donation to the Zimmerman fund. I'd also be willing to bet that there are also plenty who wish that they could donate more, but can't due to the horrible economy. Your comment of "at least something over $5.00" is quite rude. A very poor person who heartfeltedly donates a single dollar to something that they believe in is just as important as someone who can afford a hundred dollar donation. the fact is that they are giving what they can, even though they can't really afford it.
The bitterness, hate, polarization and divisions that this whole issue has caused between people, mainly propogated by the MSM and powers-that-be is very heartbreaking to see. What will become of our country if something terribly catastrophic happens in the (near) future? If things continue on this trend, how will we ever survive? How will we ever band together to help one another in a major crisis if we can't even get past this unfortunate Zimmerman/Martin incident? I hate being a pessimist, but I think that we are utterly screwed if we continue on this path.
