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The whole thing has already been prejudged. dkf Apr 2012 #1
That will definitely be a key finding. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #4
I agree completely! HIMYM Apr 2012 #99
Has Fox News convicted Zimmerman? nt greyl Apr 2012 #107
Since I am finding it extremely difficult to get the facts in this case rock Apr 2012 #2
Blackstone: Better 10 guilty go free than one innocent suffer ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2012 #3
It's based on his state of mind. dkf Apr 2012 #6
With the stand your ground law, he might be really not guilty. LiberalArkie Apr 2012 #5
Good point treestar Apr 2012 #7
How difficult should it be to claim self-defense? Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #8
Many states - it is an affirmative defense treestar Apr 2012 #120
My understanding of the law is that you can arthritisR_US Apr 2012 #30
I thought it meant though you could retreat, you don't have to treestar Apr 2012 #121
I may be wrong but I thought it only arthritisR_US Apr 2012 #122
It will be a step in the right direction BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #9
so regardless of what comes out in trial, you've Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #12
Yes BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #14
glad you are that confident. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #21
Practice makes perfect BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #25
What about Casey Anthony, OJ, Duke Lacrosse, Reginald Denny? Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #40
There was no verdict in the Duke case because NoGOPZone Apr 2012 #42
Very true. But many were convinced of their guilt early on. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #44
Those cases makes my point more, don't you think? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #45
No. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #46
So you believe justice was served in those cases? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #50
Maybe. Hopefully, the jurors made the decision they thought was best. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #51
Seriously? Caylee Anthony had justice with that verdict? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #56
So you're sure she did not? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #59
Once again, yes BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #60
Glad to know that you are better informed than many juries. You should sell your services. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #61
Your mistake is thinking jurors are more informed simply because they're jurors BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #65
No. But I do believe they may be more informed than joe sixpack off the street. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #67
Have you ever been a part of a jury pool? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #69
yes. the media often is inaccurate. especially initially. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #82
I was referring to live coverage, not speculation. BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #91
There was live coverage of the shooting? Then it should be a quick decision by the jury. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #92
Mind sticking to the subject? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #93
You said there was live coverage, no? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #94
Of court cases, remember? BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #97
Oh, then I agree that if someone watches 100% of the live coverage and reviews 100% of the evidence Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #100
You're welcome BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #103
Wait, are you going to buy me a 4 million dollar ring? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #104
I'm pretty confident myself WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #27
Surprisingly, you are allowed to follow people. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #34
I think if the police tell you not to and you're carrying a gun WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #41
Does not mean you cannot do it though. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #43
You're right, he doesn't have to, but WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #53
In your mind? Hopefully, the trial will leave little room for doubt in whichever direction it takes Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #55
You're Kidding, Right? WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #62
Confronting him? Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #63
Yes, and they sometimes get it wrong WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #64
Hopefully, all evidence will be reviewed and the right verdict will be reached. Whatever that Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #66
I agree. And in my opinion WeekendWarrior Apr 2012 #108
I am, too. H2O Man Apr 2012 #127
Of course SaltyBro Apr 2012 #10
why do we even need a trial? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #13
because that is how our country works SaltyBro Apr 2012 #17
But if we already know the correct verdict than maybe it is a waste of time. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #35
Please stop it Becka2515 Apr 2012 #20
The poster didn't mention M1 obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #33
The post i replied too Becka2515 Apr 2012 #79
Justice will be served... HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #11
Barring some heretofore unknown, definitively exculpatory, evidence, yes. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #15
Probably a dumb question at this point, but was an autopsy performed on Trayvon? Lex Apr 2012 #16
The autopsy should answer many questions. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #22
Yes, the autopsy results will be key then. Lex Apr 2012 #26
Exactly. n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #28
I was thinking the same thing obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #36
The affidavit the prosecution filed during yesterday's hearing NoGOPZone Apr 2012 #38
In the Special Prosecutor's Affadavit of Probable Cause Trayvon was shot in the chest csziggy Apr 2012 #77
Of course not leftynyc Apr 2012 #18
Check out some of the posts above ours and you will see some will only be satisfied with one Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #37
Then some people are not interested in justice leftynyc Apr 2012 #47
People walk all the time for crimes they have committed RZM Apr 2012 #19
Most DUers wanted the victim to have a day in court Johonny Apr 2012 #23
The goalpost seems to be moving Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #24
Justice will be served when we know the facts of this case Skip_In_Boulder Apr 2012 #29
I think that's obvious. Marr Apr 2012 #31
Chased? Maybe. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #39
Pursued, at least, AFTER being commanded not to do so. Lex Apr 2012 #48
He was commanded? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #49
Told, instructed, advised. He pursued anyway. Lex Apr 2012 #52
I believe he was told it was not necessary. Far cry from a command. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #54
Fact remains the 911 record shows he was in pursuit. Lex Apr 2012 #57
Yes, and you are allowed to do that. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #58
I believe your not allowed to be the aggressor and then claim the SYG law as a defense. Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #72
I do not believe that the law considers following an Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #84
Stalking is a form of aggression. Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #96
I am not sure at what threshhold that it becomes stalking. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #98
Could be a repetitive thing Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #102
Not maybe. This isn't in dispute. Marr Apr 2012 #71
following is not chasing. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #81
Yes it is. Marr Apr 2012 #86
If p then q <> If q then p Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #88
So is it your contention that Zimmerman needed to "follow" Martin... bluesbassman Apr 2012 #95
No, merely that following is not always chasing. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #101
Justice can only be served if he gets a fair trial Yo_Mama Apr 2012 #32
We are not the jury Kesiyu Apr 2012 #68
What proof of that "wound" do you have? What proof of Zimmy "was definitely under Trayvon" do you uppityperson Apr 2012 #70
The video enhanced by ABC News Kesiyu Apr 2012 #73
That is not proof of either of your assertions. Try again. uppityperson Apr 2012 #75
I guess the jury will have to decide if that's a wound Kesiyu Apr 2012 #109
If the police don't have any photos of Zimmerman's injuries then he has no evidence of injuries Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #78
How does that video prove Zimmy was under Trayvon? I don't see it, would you point it out for me? uppityperson Apr 2012 #80
I didn't say it proves it Kesiyu Apr 2012 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #112
We just have to believe Zimmerman was tended to by paramedics... BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #74
Yeah... life-threatening damage that didn't even require a butterfly bandage. gkhouston Apr 2012 #76
You say "supposed gash" but it could be a welt Kesiyu Apr 2012 #111
All this is beside the point... cyberswede Apr 2012 #113
So far, everyone that went with the 'wound to the head' story BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #114
Never say "everyone" Kesiyu Apr 2012 #116
Actually if you read your own article, it's talking about the media, BklnDem75 Apr 2012 #117
Never say "never". uppityperson Apr 2012 #125
No Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2012 #83
+1 - Exactly what I wanted to say n/t MrBig Apr 2012 #87
You've been on the fence since the beginning of this Rex Apr 2012 #85
Very true. I have been on the fence. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #89
I really want to watch the trial. Rex Apr 2012 #105
Is justice a real thing, or is it just something we tell ourselves to make life seem less shity? nt ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #90
Depends on if a person believes in the concept of evil and good imo. Rex Apr 2012 #106
I believe good and evil are emotional reactions to perceived stimuli. ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #118
I don't really know. Rex Apr 2012 #119
Maybe, maybe not. H2O Man Apr 2012 #115
Only if he is found guilty by a jury based on evidence. Better Believe It Apr 2012 #123
Hopefully a fair trial chrisa Apr 2012 #124
He clearly shot and killed an unarmed teenager. alarimer Apr 2012 #126
my opinion is barbtries Apr 2012 #128
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