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Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
71. he might have beaten the rap if he'd done like Zimbo and left no witnesses
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 06:46 PM
Feb 2014

as it is, he is probably fucked. And justice will have been done.

Why not? SYG defenses have like a 1.000 batting average the past couple of years... Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #1
Let's look at some actual data that proves that SYG is NOT a get out of jail free card. ... spin Feb 2014 #10
That's just Florida in the last 6 years... Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #11
Do I feel the SYG law in Florida could be better written? ... spin Feb 2014 #14
There have been even more egregious cases than that recently Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #22
In my opinion the basic idea of the law is solid. ... spin Feb 2014 #31
AFAIC, Zimmerman is white Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #32
Technically Zimmerman is a mix. His mother was born in Peru and his father is white. ... spin Feb 2014 #34
Zimmerman is white? phil89 Feb 2014 #53
For all intents and purposes, he certainly was for the trial Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #63
Better writen my ass bigdarryl Feb 2014 #23
That's not going to happen in Florida. ... spin Feb 2014 #33
This Floridian does not XRubicon Feb 2014 #39
I firmly support the basic concept of the law as I said. ... spin Feb 2014 #43
Zimmerman's phil89 Feb 2014 #51
Is there a racial breakdown leftynyc Feb 2014 #16
I wrote a post on this a while ago. Bazinga Feb 2014 #17
That was a very interesting post leftynyc Feb 2014 #18
The numbers don't mean much without knowing the exact Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #19
Could you elaborate... sarisataka Feb 2014 #24
Statistics are meaningless without context since all the variables differ Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #25
That helps sarisataka Feb 2014 #27
Likewise, the context is meaningless without the statistics. Bazinga Feb 2014 #58
There *is* a racial disparity Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #62
I thought the question was SYG cases. Bazinga Feb 2014 #64
I'm not attempting to discount anything Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #67
I do appreciate your input. Bazinga Feb 2014 #72
Your #6 in post 25 might explain the disparity. Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #65
The report allows you to sort the data in many different ways. ... spin Feb 2014 #35
wow I'm shocked steve2470 Feb 2014 #2
SYG should not apply in this case Gothmog Feb 2014 #3
Worked for Zimmerman, and that was clearly an abuse of the law... joeybee12 Feb 2014 #4
No it didn't proudretiredvet Feb 2014 #6
Not entirely true etherealtruth Feb 2014 #7
Perhaps you should read this excellent article on the subject. ... spin Feb 2014 #12
It is a good article and does expalin the law etherealtruth Feb 2014 #15
It was the prosecution's job to prove to the jury that Zimmerman was guilty beyond ... spin Feb 2014 #36
I quite clearly understand the difference between legal guilt and not guilty (vs innocence) etherealtruth Feb 2014 #37
I will agree that juries often make questionable decisions. ... spin Feb 2014 #42
Zimmerman did not use a stand your ground defense. ... spin Feb 2014 #9
Correct, he didn't have to ... it was applied to jury instructions by judge uponit7771 Feb 2014 #20
It was indeed part of the jury instructions. ... spin Feb 2014 #44
But it was still mentioned a million times in the media Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #45
The media often makes it difficult to hold a fair trial. A high publicity case can get ... spin Feb 2014 #47
If the "feared for my life" defense worked for Zimmerman Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #61
Zimmerman's trial phil89 Feb 2014 #52
Any racist idiot (or just plain idiot with a gun) etherealtruth Feb 2014 #5
I agree gollygee Feb 2014 #28
Why Even Go Up to the Car erpowers Feb 2014 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2014 #46
They should change the name to "White Asshole With a Gun" defense ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2014 #13
Truth. n/t PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #49
Stand Your Ground = Lynching With Lead law uponit7771 Feb 2014 #21
So, being annoyed constitutes fear for your life? shenmue Feb 2014 #26
What changed? I don't believe he's using SYG JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #29
Yes, this appears to be speculation at this point. DirkGently Feb 2014 #40
Justifiable Use Of Deadly Force JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #41
Another stupid asshole who should not have been allowed to have and carry any gun. L0oniX Feb 2014 #30
I don't think this will work in this case, but could start vicious cycle gerogie2 Feb 2014 #38
A lot of 2nd amendment types lapfog_1 Feb 2014 #56
The defense declined to use Stand Your Ground madville Feb 2014 #48
Rescind the 2nd amendment, NOW!!!! n/t PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #50
Not happening. Now. nt Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #66
Suppose (which is doubtful) that there was a gun in the car and so someone was posing a threat. Vattel Feb 2014 #54
Sickening. Jamastiene Feb 2014 #55
Another hero to the gunner shitheads: killing black teenagers is their favorite pasttime alcibiades_mystery Feb 2014 #57
This fuck deserves to spend the rest of his worthless fucking life in jail. Stinky The Clown Feb 2014 #59
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2014 #60
Can't help but think that if there was no SYG law in Florida, Dunn would of IsItJustMe Feb 2014 #68
Prosecutors: Fla. teen’s slaying was premeditated Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #69
Jordan Davis case: Police say 9 bullet holes found in loud music SUV Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #70
he might have beaten the rap if he'd done like Zimbo and left no witnesses Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #71
‘I hate that thug music,’ white man told fiancée moments before gunning down black teen Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #73
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