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In reply to the discussion: George Zimmerman wants ‘inflammatory terms’ banned from trial [View all]hlthe2b
(101,538 posts)1. I should certainly hope he has no chance of prevailing...
The prosecutor has every right to present his/her case using the terminology appropriate to the case presented.
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Now we know why his lawyer apologized. He's implyng the prosecutor needs to aplogize, too.
marble falls
Jun 2013
#2
Are these the same fools who were parading around phony vids of Martin's friends?
arcane1
Jun 2013
#3
Oh c'mon. What are they going to do, speak in sign language? It's their JOB to inflame!
nolabear
Jun 2013
#4
Hopefuly you do and I hope you get your wish. Can I have a ride in your Lambo if it happens?
marble falls
Jun 2013
#9
An when he accepts a plea bargain and has to elocute,theseare the words he will have say ...
marble falls
Jun 2013
#11
Wants to ban, "“He got out of the car after the police (or dispatcher) told him not to.” Whaa ???
wordpix
Jun 2013
#17
"If we can't put the victim on trial, you shouldn't be able to put the defendant on trial"
Tom Ripley
Jun 2013
#19
let's ban punch, jumped out, bashed my head, scared, self-defense as well
Voice for Peace
Jul 2013
#34
Mr. Zimmerman would also like his pistol returned and be able to follow the jury home in his truck.
gordianot
Jun 2013
#30
So basically anything that paints Zimmerman in a negative light is unacceptable?
Arkana
Jun 2013
#31