Spike Lee Tweets Wrong George Zimmerman's Address

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•13 Mar 30, 2012

After a Twitter user posted the wrong address for Treyvon Martin’s killer, filmmaker Spike Lee unwittingly retweeted the error, which led to an elderly couple in Florida receiving death threats and having to flee their home. What do you think?

  • “I really hope this doesn't sour people on Twitter-based mob justice.”

    Tanya Schwartz –
    Systems Analyst

  • “See, this is exactly why I don't discover how to use tweeting.”

    Stephen Elfman –
    Sand-Mill Grinder

  • “I got him back—just tweeted Spike Jonze’s address.”

    Kevin Rose –
    Open-Pit Quarry Supervisor

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