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In reply to the discussion: How many people have actually considered that Zimmerman is not guilty? [View all]Response to DCBob (Reply #227)
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How many people have actually considered that Zimmerman is not guilty? [View all]
NaturalHigh
Jul 2013
OP
self defense apparently only applies to paranoid gun-humping racists, Hugabear
Skittles
Jul 2013
#45
I considered it until I heard that Zimmerman was safe inside his 2 ton steel vehicle, with locking
GoneFishin
Jul 2013
#274
he's not naturally high, he's huffing paint thinner to be posting that shit. nt
dionysus
Jul 2013
#301
they have to be REASONABLY afraid of grievous bodily harm or death.... with a CREDIBLE
bettyellen
Jul 2013
#199
The evidence does not prove that Zimmrman was getting beaten to death. Rather an impossibity.
lumpy
Jul 2013
#204
If George Zimmerman was a fit black guy who stalked a smaller white teenager and shot
OregonBlue
Jul 2013
#115
Are you certain that Z didn't already have that gun out for Martin to see?
Duer 157099
Jul 2013
#135
"Read more about Martin's background"? As if that somehow made killing him more justifiable?
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#300
I'm still waiting for the guy to explain what he meant. Somehow I don't think he will.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#319
I think he just realized just why looking into Trayvon's background made his murder acceptable.
EOTE
Jul 2013
#321
Trayvon wasn't Skittles, he was just carrying them. Scratches and a bump. I could have killed the
bettyellen
Jul 2013
#200
But you also imply that I think those ridiculous boo-boos are sufficient reason for
tblue37
Jul 2013
#275
oh crap- I am so sorry- I meant "them" - yeah, I can see how messed up that was....
bettyellen
Jul 2013
#279
It just astonishes me how quick people are to believe Zim's every word.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#205
The point is that Zim's injuries were not consistent with his head being "bashed on the concrete."
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#189
Do child safety instructors in your town teach kids to NOT fight when an adult stranger
blm
Jul 2013
#132
I think the point being made is that Zimmerman could have used non-lethal force
nyquil_man
Jul 2013
#149
Ah, but I thought Zimmerman's argument was that he DID fear grave bodily harm or death?
nyquil_man
Jul 2013
#215
You find me the law that allows intentional wounding with a deadly weapon n/t
Lurks Often
Jul 2013
#224
I'm talking about the Zimmerman case. You're off on another of your ill-informed fantasies.
nyquil_man
Jul 2013
#243
What part of shooting someone in the chest is illegal is unclear to you? nt
nyquil_man
Jul 2013
#251
It is illegal if a jury finds the claim of self defense not justified by the evidence
Lurks Often
Jul 2013
#252
So then all any murderer would need to do is give themselves a couple scratches...
Marrah_G
Jul 2013
#191
I knew someone who later admitted to hitting her face with her car door to win a DV claim. nt
TheBlackAdder
Jul 2013
#170
I won't say he is innocent, but if I was on the Jury, I would find him not guilty.
Travis_0004
Jul 2013
#2
if the jury doesn't believe his story beyond a reasonable doubt, the prosecution makes a great deal
Voice for Peace
Jul 2013
#297
I said so months ago and got kicked off the board for it. Hush now don' t say a word. nt
Duckwraps
Jul 2013
#63
So who are you a sockpuppet of? You DO know that if you get kicked off you are
kestrel91316
Jul 2013
#95
By Florida law? Very possibly not guilty. But from a moral standpoint? Guilty.
Lizzie Poppet
Jul 2013
#16
I would have considered it - if he had come up with a better story that wasn't full of holes. (nt)
Nine
Jul 2013
#19
had he not gotten out of his truck NOTHING would be happening. He murdered that boy
sad-cafe
Jul 2013
#24
People are amazing. They act as though those little scratches, which are not even worth putting a
tblue37
Jul 2013
#47
I remember you. You claimed to be an expert on high altitude rescue at one point a
JanMichael
Jul 2013
#51
So what? Even if Martin was striking Zimmerman, it was MARTIN that every right to defend himself.
npk
Jul 2013
#69
tm wasn't stalking gz. imo, if tm did, in fact, attack gz, he acted in self defense.
ellenfl
Jul 2013
#41
well.. I urge you to watch the prosecution closing(s) if you can make the time.
Voice for Peace
Jul 2013
#112
In principle - all accused have to be presumed Innocent with the burden on the prosecution to prove
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#96
"Oooops." Is that really enough? A paranoid maniac follows you, provoking a confrontation
ecstatic
Jul 2013
#113
I don't think the prosecutor will be able to prove the charges against him.
lumberjack_jeff
Jul 2013
#122
There is a strong manslaughter case. Read today's Miami Herald editorial by the lawyer.
RBInMaine
Jul 2013
#166
Sorry, no excuse for shooting that unarmed kid. Too bad he thought he was covered under laws.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#128
If he's not guilty, then Florida should get ready for a lot fewer tourists.
displacedtexan
Jul 2013
#131
So I take it that you believe the story of Zimmerman... Someone who's a proven liar
MrScorpio
Jul 2013
#137
He wanted to hold Trayvon down for the Police. When Trayvon resisted, Zimmerman shot him.
MjolnirTime
Jul 2013
#165
The injuries that were so minor that the Medical Examiner said all they required was a bandaid?
yardwork
Jul 2013
#184
Yes, I have given him the benefit of the doubt. The more I have followed the trial the more I"m
lumpy
Jul 2013
#192
Very briefly, perhaps. But the evidence against him is fairly overwhelming, from my vantage point.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#203
"Why do so many people not care about the circumstances...?" Because not all agree with YOU?!
WinkyDink
Jul 2013
#218
You are right that he was convicted long ago by many. When there's no need.
Honeycombe8
Jul 2013
#241
We get it, according to you, black people have no right to self defense.
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2013
#302
If Trayvon Martin had jumped Zimmerman's vehicle with Zimmerman in it, and Trayvon had a gun
anobserver2
Jul 2013
#308
What part of "Zimmerman started it" don't you understand? The altercation was entirely due to him.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#320