Mark NeJame : Zimmerman would have been acquitted if he were black and Martin white . NeJame : The racial inequity in our society is behind the polarization in this case . After 30 years as a trial attorney , I can unhesitatingly say , `` Of course . '' Racism snarls up facts ; we must withhold judgment until all evidence is in , he says . The issues of racism must be aired , he says , but should not affect justice 's outcome .
Mark NeJame : Zimmerman would have been acquitted if he were black and Martin white . NeJame : The racial inequity in our society is behind the polarization in this case . Racism snarls up facts ; we must withhold judgment until all evidence is in , he says . The issues of racism must be aired , he says , but should not affect justice 's outcome .