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In reply to the discussion: "The Trayvon Martin case exposes the realities of a new generation of self-defense laws" [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)4. is this a replay of Bernhard Goetz?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_Goetz#Public_reaction
He was accused of being racist and firing because the targets were black, even though the facts showed otherwise.
We will see what where the investigation and grand jury goes.
So far there is nothing but speculation. I think the media is poisoning the possible jury pool with such speculation. So far, I'm leaning towards to frying the guy.
He was accused of being racist and firing because the targets were black, even though the facts showed otherwise.
We will see what where the investigation and grand jury goes.
So far there is nothing but speculation. I think the media is poisoning the possible jury pool with such speculation. So far, I'm leaning towards to frying the guy.
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"The Trayvon Martin case exposes the realities of a new generation of self-defense laws" [View all]
Atypical Liberal
Mar 2012
OP
Hee hee...I wasn't all that young and frisky back then, either, but certainly fresher than today!
MADem
Mar 2012
#32
The new generation of self-defense laws shouldn't apply to the INITIATOR of hostilities.
TPaine7
Mar 2012
#7
So far it seems to be the only witness that saw the person that was doing the pleading...
AzWorker
Mar 2012
#30
Voices have recognizable characteristics, and the person yelling "help" can be heard on at least one
MADem
Mar 2012
#33
UPDATE: U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and FDLE to probe Trayvon Martin killing
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2012
#36