[Bay Maximus]

ORLANDO, Fla. - An unidentified entrepreneur admits he is trying to profit off Trayvon Martin's death by selling gun range targets featuring the teen who's death has sparked a nationwide controversy. Although Martin's face does not appear on the paper targets, they feature a hoodie with crosshairs aimed at the chest. A bag of Skittles is tucked in the pocket and a hand is holding a can resembling iced tea. According to an advertisement for the targets that had been posted on a popular firearms auction website, the sellers stated they "support Zimmerman and believe he is innocent and that he shot a thug." "This is the highest level of disgust and the lowest level of civility," said Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara. O'Mara said he is worried about how Martin's parents will react to the image of their son on a target intended to be used for shooting practice. The attorney is also concerned the targets will further inflame the community. "It's this type of hatred -- that's what this is, it's hate-mongering -- that's going to make it more difficult to try this case," said O'Mara. Local 6 has been unable to determine the identity of the seller, who had also set up a website to sell the gun range targets. In an email exchange with reporter Mike DeForest, the seller wrote, "My main motivation was to make money off the controversy." The seller would not disclose how many paper targets had been made, but said in an email, "The response is overwhelming. I sold out in 2 days." Some of those targets were sold to two Florida gun dealers, according to the seller. Before DeForest identified himself as a reporter, the seller claimed that targets were still available for purchase. After being informed Local 6 was investigating his online business, the seller claimed the targets would no longer be sold. Attorney for the Martin family Natale Jackson said the family also believes the target is "disgusting." "It's a sad certain segment of our society that would think you could make a profit off the killing of a teenage boy," Jackson said. The online advertisements for the targets have been taken down as of Friday.

I feel bad for all of the good Floridians, I really do. But maybe they should check the water sources down there and make sure they aren't being contaminated with stupid concentrate.

Personally, I wish I could publicly shame whoever purchased this garbage. 'Murica 2012

Edit:Oh god, I'm stupid. Apparently the man selling them is not from Florida but two buyers are. Still a fucked story.

[The Technomancer]

I really can't think of a more appropriate story for this

[Parallax]

..... i thought the club owners were bad. this is just disgusting.

[FStop7]

Manos?

[GK86]

The more I read of Florida, the more I wish it was nuked from orbit.

[macuser1of5]

Manos?

dude. no.


also, what the fuck.

[commedieu]

think this bad boy is a dupe..

[AbsoluteZero]

A sad state of humanity, but entrepreneurs making a buck where a buck is to be made, so I'm not terribly surprised..

[CherryWoodFuton]

Miami doesn't count as Florida right? Right???!!?!?! :(

[Dreams-Visions]

Yea, heard about this locally several days ago.

Was hoping it would escape the gaze of GAF. Alas, GAF's omnipresence proves itself yet again.

[GrizzNKev]

Thanks GAF for the daily reminder that my state is the worst in the country. Trying so hard to leave :(

[CrushDance]

Serious question: Has anything like this ever happened in regards to a caucasian person? I seriously cannot recall anytime that a teenager has been killed and their death being so questioned and "entrepreneurial" gigs beyond selling merchandise in their MEMORY has been accepted.

[Alligatorjandro]

I blame all the weirdos who move from other states for making Florida seem bad.

[FStop7]

Serious question: Has anything like this ever happened in regards to a caucasian person? I seriously cannot recall anytime that a teenager has been killed and their death being so questioned and "entrepreneurial" gigs beyond selling merchandise in their MEMORY has been accepted.

Hell no. And if it did there would be a huge outcry. But because Trayvon Martin was black he's fair game. But the hand wavers and excuse makers will always find ways to try and shunt things away from the truth.

[Mammoth Jones]

Hell no. And if it did there would be a huge outcry. But because Trayvon Martin was black he's fair game. But the hand wavers and excuse makers will always find ways to try and shunt things away from the truth.

"He was defending himself from a thug!" Yea, because every thug I see out there on the streets is rocking skittles and iced tea...

[Alucrid]

Manos?

man, you people are fucking ridiculous.

[Bay Maximus]

Serious question: Has anything like this ever happened in regards to a caucasian person? I seriously cannot recall anytime that a teenager has been killed and their death being so questioned and "entrepreneurial" gigs beyond selling merchandise in their MEMORY has been accepted.

Not that I can recall, but I don't doubt a Zimmerman defender will try to pull something out of the crack of his ass. Um, Bin Laden?

[CrushDance]

Hell no. And if it did there would be a huge outcry. But because Trayvon Martin was black he's fair game. But the hand wavers and excuse makers will always find ways to try and shunt things away from the truth.

This is so weird! I mean, I can recall the vast kidnappings/murders that have involved caucasian children; but not a single one for a black one. Like 24/7 news coverage and searches far and wide. Yes, you had people selling merchandise like tee shirts, jewelry and so forth. Even scammers stealing donations. But I just cannot remember anyone selling a "Elizabeth Smart was a whore" teeshirt. Or "She deserved it". This is downright infuriating. It's not even about the colour for me, but the fact that a teenager had his life cut short! Where is the social outrage for that? Did any senators talk shit about the kidnapped/murdered caucasian children? Disgraceful.

[CrankyJay]

Alright, that's fucked up.

[commedieu]

Not that I can recall, but I don't doubt a Zimmerman defender will try to pull something out of the crack of his ass. Um, Bin Laden?

But then you'd have to ask them if Trayvon's status as a gunned down teenager, is the equivalent of the worlds most wanted terrorist. And as always, you'll know exactly where their sad, sad, racist argument is coming from.

annd sadly theres another one floating around for people to download;

http://i.minus.com/i3sTvPCGJoyNI.jpg

nsfw, but A+ For color use.

God this is just beyond disgusting and hateful. People are shooting images of a likeness of an unarmed black kid. And its ok to them, to do so.
Just wonder how many NRA members are in the receipt bin of this guy. None, right?

[Dram]

Matthew Shepard maybe?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard

annd sadly theres another one floating around for people to download; http://i.minus.com/i3sTvPCGJoyNI.jpg

I think the picture they used is from an artist on deviateart.com. I wonder if they can get it taken down?

[Zee-Row]

Miami doesn't count as Florida right? Right???!!?!?! :(

Its a piece of Cuba that broke off and floated to Florida.

[TheMan]

it's bad enough that he actually made these targets

much worse that they're selling well

[Skiesofwonder]

As horrible as the act is of actually making and producing such a product is, the far worst aspect of this is that there is such a huge market for it.

Right when I read the title I knew the guy was probably making a killing off of it. That says a lot on how strong racism still is, it's just hidden better then ever.

[FStop7]

"This is the highest level of disgust and the lowest level of civility," said Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara.

Actually, Mark, I'm pretty sure your client murdering an unarmed 17 year old was slightly more disgusting and less civil. But thanks for chiming in.

[alphaNoid]

[ezrarh]

I mean, Florida already has a ton of old people waiting to die. Let's just nuke it already.

[CrushDance]

Matthew Shepard maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard I think the picture they used is from an artist on deviateart.com. I wonder if they can get it taken down?

Fred Phelps, leader of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, took his church's "God Hates Fags" message to the funeral of Matthew Shepard, held in Casper, Wyoming, on Saturday, October 17, 1998. Two of his picket signs read: "No Tears for Queers" and "Fag Matt in Hell."

Ugh. I suppose hate isn't picky.

[ReiGun]

What the fuck.....

Fucking Florida, man.

[dead souls]

But we elected Barack Obama, so I thought we were now a post-racial nation.

Fucking disgusting.

[Clydefrog]

That's fucking disgusting. Good God... some people...

[Baconsammy]

Miami doesn't count as Florida right? Right???!!?!?! :(

From West Palm on down it's quite diverse and a great place to live. If you can stand the humidity, which the thongs make up for. Mmmm.

[okno]

Matthew Shepard maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard

Man, I still get all weepy eyed every time I read about Matthew Shepard. So awful.

[Gattsu25]

This isn't surprising in the least.

Hatred is ever present in society, though it's not always so overt.

[Jackpot]

My feelings right now:

[Parallax]

Matthew Shepard maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard

it would be too easy for people to picket this waste of human lifes funeral. but i would rather his eventual death go unnoticed by the world.

[Baconsammy]

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[Sentry]

Saw this days ago, was glad GAF didn't post another thread about it. I'm sick and tired of this shit coming up again and again. A guy found a way to make money off of the insanity of others, hoo rah!

[Gr1mLock]

Stay classy gun owners. Stay classy.

[Forceatowulf]

Shit like this just kills me inside.

I mean.. what was this kids crime? Being a 17 yer old walking home minding his own damn business in a neighborhood he was a guest in. He then get's shot by an overzealous fake watch captain and now his life is over.

And what's the response from some people? Painting the kid as some type of villain to be shot at for target practice.

The world we live in is fucked, people. Just absolutely fucked beyond all comprehension...

[Deified Data]

Manos?

Shitty.

Yeah, this is pretty sick but it's not something that surprises me.

Shit like this just kills me inside. I mean.. what was this kids crime? Being a 17 yer old walking home minding his own damn business in a neighborhood he was a guest in. He then get's shot by an overzealous fake watch captain and now his life is over. And what's the response from some people? Painting the kid as some type of villain to me shot at for target practice. The world we live in is fucked, people. Just absolutely fucked beyond all comprehension...

His crime was getting a gun-advocate in trouble, at least from the public's perspective. Doesn't matter who he was or what he did to them now - they're problem with him is that his death sparked an outpouring of anti-gun sentiment.

[alr1ght]

"featuring the teen who's death"

No real news source makes that mistake. Hopefully it's all made up.

[RBH]

My feelings right now: [img][img]

What the fuck.

[See You Next Wednesday]

I really can't think of a more appropriate story for this

There needs to be a better gif like of a nuke landing on it.

[diddles]

There needs to be a better gif like of a nuke landing on it.

all of you wanting to eliminate florida are no better than hitler. he wanted to eliminate something too.

[.GqueB.]

all of you wanting to eliminate florida are no better than hitler. he wanted to eliminate something too.

He should've eliminated Florida.

[ChocolateCupcakes]

Wow, making those are insulting enough but its made even worse because they are selling well. What the fuck Florida.

[onemic]

Florida, why must you be so backwards? My problem is more that there was such an overwhelming response to buying the things than the guy making them.

[whytemyke]

all of you wanting to eliminate florida are no better than hitler. he wanted to eliminate something too.

all of you wanting to compare things to hitler are no better than kanye west. he wanted to compare something to hitler too.

[The Xtortionist]

There needs to be a better gif like of a nuke landing on it.

Move the awesome theme parks out of there first.