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In reply to the discussion: the number of posts saying "this in no way is a defense of Zimmerman" is astounding [View all]apocalypsehow
(12,751 posts)177. It is - precisely right. And they are allowed here to spew their Right wing talking points unabated.
As big a tough guys toting shooting irons around as they brag about, their tender feelings sure do seem to get hurt real easy on the internet - I've had three replies "hidden" under DU3's asinine "jury" system in the last six hours because the tender little feelings of our "pro-gun Democrats," aka pretend liberals, have been wounded (no pun intended): they have been wearing out those alert buttons, angry at the truth about the right wing presence they pollute this place with in their presence here.
They are typically cowardly reactionaries, who have no place at DU but have nevertheless learned how to game the DU3 system quite easily.
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the number of posts saying "this in no way is a defense of Zimmerman" is astounding [View all]
scheming daemons
Mar 2012
OP
If there wasn't a SYG law, it seems less likely that one could avoid....
Liberal Veteran
Mar 2012
#56
Really does not matter what law "is" -- it's how those who carry guns in public perceive it.
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#180
The police still cited this specific law as the reason Zimmerman wasn't arrested.
Gore1FL
Mar 2012
#58
They said they didn't have probable cause. We're not going to repeal the 5th amendment.
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#68
"Probable cause" considering their interpretation of "Get a Gun and Stand Your Ground."
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#182
And they are still wrong cause that law doesn't even apply to this situation (even when it was used)
Lost-in-FL
Mar 2012
#70
and still hasn't been arrested when lots of evidence has been presented.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Mar 2012
#42
Was it irrational for that boy to be afraid of that gun, I don't follow, a gun is by design deadly
Dragonfli
Mar 2012
#165
Gun Nut: Someone who is so devoted to a machine of war that they cannot, will not
DFab420
Mar 2012
#22
Lol there is nothing incoherent about it.. trying reading it again. This time try saying aloud the
DFab420
Mar 2012
#79
We will try to be more sensitive to your pain and suffering, no one should ever be harmed by
Dragonfli
Mar 2012
#171
no need to say anything further. The logical fallacy is evident. n/t
BlancheSplanchnik
Mar 2012
#218
Has anyone ever heard of a gun owner who was NOT a "responsible" gun owner? I think not. eom
xtraxritical
Mar 2012
#174
Even the ones like Zimmerman were consider "responsible" gun owners right up until . . . . . .
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#216
I think it's pretty understandable...But if you want to be obtuse, I'll jump through your hoops.
DFab420
Mar 2012
#14
This is in no way a defense of Zimmerman but I don't think he should be strung up
tularetom
Mar 2012
#11
That's fine. But how about the at least arrest him as a suspect and charge him with at
DFab420
Mar 2012
#18
Those who carry guns are ready to play judge/jury/executioner without benefit of trial.
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#183
The "Gungeon" is the only group in DU that routinely advocates in favor of republicans....
Walk away
Mar 2012
#12
So you are telling me that members of the gun lobby don't routinely advocate....
Walk away
Mar 2012
#66
How yow you react is up to you. I am interested in why so many Gun Lobby folk...
Walk away
Mar 2012
#105
I've sent many an e-mail to my Democratic Senators and Reps expressing my opinions.
Remmah2
Mar 2012
#109
If we do, individuals like myself will step up with private contributions to PP.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2012
#133
The pro-gun crowd does indeed applaud every time some right winger proposes relaxing gun laws.
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#184
Yup cause it was the local PD's money and influence that allowed a for a law that means you can gun
DFab420
Mar 2012
#16
Seems your the one dancing around this issue. Do you disagree that the NRA has used its money and
DFab420
Mar 2012
#82
I don't understand your point? Are you saying Trayvon brought this on himself cause he provoked
DFab420
Mar 2012
#97
No, you can't "gun ppl down in the streets if you feel threatened...." under this law..
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#101
So even though you think Zimmerman can't avail himself of the law, the FL PD disagree
DFab420
Mar 2012
#108
The racist PD, whose chief was replaced for a previous incident of looking the other way?
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#110
?? ok I'm confused by the point you are trying to make..the stand your ground law it the law that
DFab420
Mar 2012
#114
Yes, you see the problem isnt this fucked up law that enables racist police departments
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#156
And you think a racist police department wouldn't cover for a racist without this one law?!?
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#158
If I bang my head harder will it get through to you what we are saying?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#159
Like Zimmerman and those like him are going to read all that. They don't get past Stand Your Ground
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#185
Lots of concern trolls that just feel the need to reassure themselves. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2012
#15
I am a gun nut but Zimmerman is a racist who should be prosecuted for murder
bluestateguy
Mar 2012
#25
I don't want police to get in the habit of arresting people without concrete evidence of a crime
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#28
The problem may be the law itself. Please read the Sanford City Manager's open letter.
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#111
It does not allow for (edited). I hope you don't mind that I am going to go
ScreamingMeemie
Mar 2012
#123
I agree with you that there is evidence to keep the case open, and in fact it IS still open.
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#127
Ironically Trevor Martin could have used this law had he been carrying a gun...
Kalidurga
Mar 2012
#29
Perhaps so, but Trayvon Martin was too young to legally buy a handgun or get a permit to carry it
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#30
I have no problem with Zimmerman having a fair trial, but to have a trial he needs to be
WI_DEM
Mar 2012
#36
Lol what??? Usually if there is a shooting and the shooter is on scene he is at least detained for
DFab420
Mar 2012
#93
Actually, according to the PD report (for what it's worth), he was handcuffed and detained.
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#148
what would have happened if Zimmerman had followed and shot a middle aged white man?
jzodda
Mar 2012
#102
I would actually say that the "stand your ground" law would work in Trayvon's favor.
LoZoccolo
Mar 2012
#104
no. If Martin had shot Zimmerman he would be in jail right now facing a death penalty.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2012
#162
The law certainly was Trayvon's advantage. Especially if being killed counts as an advantage.
Dr Fate
Mar 2012
#219
Just like I don't mean to bother you, I don't mean to step on your... I don't mean to interupt you..
demgrrrll
Mar 2012
#126
Nonsense. Zimmerman is a murderer, and you trying to blame the law gives him an EXCUSE.
Daemonaquila
Mar 2012
#129
The gun people here are the only ones permitted to openly worship a rightwing organization
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#134
Exactly, the fuckers who backed this law were Republicans. They love to pass crap that
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#217
It's obvious that the anti gun nuts are looking for any reason to attack all gun owners.
L0oniX
Mar 2012
#157
What I find amazing is what incredibly thin skin gun lovers (at least here) appear to have.
Dragonfli
Mar 2012
#163
Now that our pretend liberals, aka "pro-gun Democrats" have been given their very own forum on DU3
apocalypsehow
Mar 2012
#166
No, I'm not wrong. Nothing about the NRA agenda is a "progressive value."
apocalypsehow
Mar 2012
#234
It is - precisely right. And they are allowed here to spew their Right wing talking points unabated.
apocalypsehow
Mar 2012
#177
Two more and I'm an transparency page ace! Just like Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel. I'm thinking back
apocalypsehow
Mar 2012
#225
Killing black kids seems to be popular amongst a small segment of the population.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2012
#176
Yup, a few of them have been banned. Look in any thread on the guy and you'll find one.
Lilyeye
Mar 2012
#204
You can ignore my post. I made an opinion and I don't need to explain myself further.
Lilyeye
Mar 2012
#212