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In reply to the discussion: Looks like a lot of people want to hang him now rather than wait for a trial. [View all]L0oniX
(31,493 posts)154. The question was "Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?"
Is there some valid point you are trying to make ...other than your grade school insults?
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Looks like a lot of people want to hang him now rather than wait for a trial. [View all]
L0oniX
Mar 2012
OP
Yes, we need a stinking trial and I explicitly said so. You're being obtuse. nt
Bicoastal
Mar 2012
#45
I'm sure you and the mob that you are part of would just go ahead and hang him now.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#131
That's a bit reframing as the question is: Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#185
What "muddies" the case is the mob hearsay, the media pile on and the injection of the race card.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#325
No. We conduct a PROPER investigation, arrest suspects, and put them on trial
kestrel91316
Mar 2012
#32
Well, you certainly don't get it. Read that post again - none of that was done.
Booster
Mar 2012
#88
First, there needs to be a full investigation, and an indictment handed down.
Honeycombe8
Mar 2012
#107
No, I want to see him arrested now rather than wait for the authorities in FL to lose interest.
Bicoastal
Mar 2012
#6
Figure that, the cold blooded killer doesn't want to paint himself as a cold blooded killer.
EOTE
Mar 2012
#129
Really? Because we think he should have been arrested (and his gun confiscated for inspection?)
hlthe2b
Mar 2012
#9
I am all for an arrest and investigation. I am not for "guilty before proven so".
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#58
i think folks want the process of justice to move forward...accused, arrested, trial...etc.
spanone
Mar 2012
#11
Seems you should ask that of G Zimmerman as far as the value of Mr Martin's innocence is concerned.
Jumping John
Mar 2012
#12
please provide a link showing anyone saying that zimmerman should be hung, sans trial--
niyad
Mar 2012
#16
Well that would be nice except for that it seems many are using this to go off on an anti gun rant.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#24
ah, since your original statement has been successfully challenged, you are switching themes?
niyad
Mar 2012
#35
No, it was you who said that people are using this tragedy to try to hang Zimmerman.
EOTE
Mar 2012
#115
Normally anyone using a gun in Florida for self defense will be arrested until enough is known.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#29
Certainly ...but I have been seeing a lot of mob mentallity going on here and other places.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#31
The rule of law is nothing to take lightly ...the cops seem to have messed up on this one.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#78
The problem here is that the Internet/media are much quicker/slappier than our
Lost-in-FL
Mar 2012
#86
The original question is "Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?"
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#179
Your observation is looking thru bull shit. Apparently you are not seeing the mob mentallity...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#36
So would I. I only have a problem with the mob finding him guilty before a trial.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#84
you're shooting your mouth off, but you are utterly ignorant of the basic facts of the story
Enrique
Mar 2012
#33
...and your argument is what? ...we don''t need a court of law to find Zim guilty? Nice!
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#49
Of course I do ...like any other person that fires a gun for any reason in Florida.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#50
You could spend all day here reading into things and trying to reframe couldn't you.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#63
and you have totally ignored the original question and have gone off on a knee jerk reaction and...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#156
I want him arrested too. I know if I used my gun I would be arrested until the facts are known.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#62
I agree. The original question was "Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?"
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#157
Well, I certainly agree with innocent before proven guilty and I agree
liberalhistorian
Mar 2012
#67
IMO the "stand your ground" law is meant to be applied when confronting a criminal in your own home.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#82
Yep ...it is a discussion board ...even though you'd rather turn it into snipe.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#130
LOL ...and you have yet to actually adress the original question but have devolved into insults.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#159
I am not a court of law. I can and will say whatever the hell I want.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#77
No one has said you can't say what you want. If anything a lot of people object...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#81
Indeed. It kind of invalidates the reframing going on ...trying to make it a B/W race thing.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#187
Nice reframe. Was there anymore "bullshit" you wanted to say or would you accually like to ...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#178
Were you going to address the question or go off on a rant about something else?
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#217
From what I have seen it looks like a large amount of people have already found him guilty.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#162
"What scares me more is the possibility that someone innocent can be found guilty and executed."
Bluerthanblue
Mar 2012
#215
I see that you already have decided what Zim did. So I take it you are fine with...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#198
I'm not interested in a discussion on anything other than the question that I asked.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#219
So, after being stalked and confronted, did this kid have a right to STAND HIS GROUND, if that
mfcorey1
Mar 2012
#108
looks like you think you can speak for others- as for me, I believe Zimmerman deserves a trial...
Bluerthanblue
Mar 2012
#158
The Florida police decided that Zimmerman was SO innocent, that they did no investigation
JoePhilly
Mar 2012
#165
They would have to prove or have evidence that Zim was not in fear for his life.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#171
Instead of reframing how about we accually discuss things concerning the question?
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#230
Our court system does not get involved when the police decide that the guy holding the
JoePhilly
Mar 2012
#247
An arrest was not part of the op. The question is. So how would you like to be on trial...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#329
The intent of the SYG law is so that a home owner does not have to be backed into a corner...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#173
I am? The original question was "Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?"
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#195
Whatever ...if you want to find someone guilty before an arrest and trial that's your thing.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#221
an excellent question to pose to George Zimmerman at his trial for murder.
Bluerthanblue
Mar 2012
#168
Yes. I do want to hang George Zimmerman right now. Actually, I want to imprison him forever.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#192
The question "Is anyone really innocent before proven guilty anymore?" doesn't need a link.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#199
I don't believe for a minute that you have read this thread or my posts on it.
BeHereNow
Mar 2012
#251
So you like being part of the mob huh and because it is a majority it must be right too?
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#281
The EPIC FAIL is your knee jerk reaction and failure to respond to the question...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#261
Someone is a troll, AND they have a partner, because they have a POV YOU do not agree with?
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#270
Well, that's an assumption. I am not a mind reader so I have to take the OP at face value.
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#308
If you are calling BHN a troll I would like to know where you have gotten
Grateful for Hope
Mar 2012
#296
SOG was thinking his insinuations about me and Loon would go unnoticed by our community.
BeHereNow
Mar 2012
#300
Apparently your mob rules. I'd rather be on a lonely island than stand with those...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#275
How would you like to have the US court system presum you to be guilty before you can prove...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#321
Irony evades you ...you have nothing to discuss pertaining to the question originally asked...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#316
Who was Treyvon's judge for the crime of walking to the store? Zimmerman!
workinclasszero
Mar 2012
#309
Another one who doesn't respond to the original question ...thanks for adding to the discussion...
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#330