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I think the charge of Second Degree murder is accurate. If Zimmerman had listened to the 911 teddy51 May 2012 #1
Yes, people should always take the advice of 911 dispatchers Neue Regel May 2012 #6
You can find mistakes or errors from any profession under the sun, but Florida isn't Denver Uncle Joe May 2012 #10
Clearly George Zimmerman SHOULD HAVE. That is the point. Lex May 2012 #11
anectdotal BootinUp May 2012 #12
And how does that in any way relate to what happened in the Zimmerman case? sabrina 1 May 2012 #32
What's the point of 911 if people aren't going to listen to them? ck4829 May 2012 #33
Oh, god... Blue_Tires May 2012 #35
Yeah, this is comparable because it's obvious that Trayvon would've smashed the window deutsey May 2012 #36
They ignored the operator, and got shot. boppers Jun 2012 #53
the cops had it right naaman fletcher May 2012 #40
Sounds actually pretty reasonable ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #2
Ah, yes. Florida is an NRA paradise. Lots of fear, stupidity, racism, and poverty. onehandle May 2012 #4
I was stating that the police report was reasonable in its conclusion ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #24
Lack of wealth? Boabab May 2012 #20
IIRC he wasn't making much in the way of income and his house was upside down. ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #25
Anyway it turns out, I think Zimmerman's life is pretty much toast, he will be crunch60 May 2012 #41
Got my right wing hat on. The pro zimmerman side will claim he wasn't ordered not to follow... DLine May 2012 #3
Yet Trayvon was supposed to follow every request of Zimmerman MattBaggins May 2012 #5
Why would you put a right wing hat on? BootinUp May 2012 #13
Because I look dashing with a tri corner. DLine May 2012 #39
If you have any photos... BootinUp May 2012 #43
Well played, sir. eom boppers Jun 2012 #54
From The pictures posted on Huffpo... Grassy Knoll May 2012 #7
Trayvon Martin should be a NRA hero. dougg May 2012 #8
Obviously, Trayvon was the wrong color. nt Boabab May 2012 #21
Too many state and federal laws prohibit. AtheistCrusader May 2012 #29
Look at who in Florida has failed to get SYG immunity csziggy Jun 2012 #46
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2012 #9
Doh!! Zoeisright May 2012 #14
This statement is confusing grok May 2012 #15
The statement is clear. intheflow May 2012 #16
Agreed d06204 May 2012 #17
Zimmerman claimed Trayvon Martin 'circled' his vehicle while Zimmerman was on the phone csziggy Jun 2012 #47
from what Martin's Father was told neohippie Jun 2012 #49
The timeframe for tha scenario just does not work csziggy Jun 2012 #50
One can assume that Zimmerman made that up. yardwork Jun 2012 #52
Interesting how FAUX news do not allow comments on this story fingrinn May 2012 #18
I think the DA probably should have gone with Manslaughter teewrex May 2012 #19
Manslaughter should be a viable option for the jury. nt Boabab May 2012 #22
IIRC that is automatic in FL ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #26
The affadavit for the charges doesn't state so. AtheistCrusader May 2012 #28
I want to remember it was discussed here ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #37
The Casey Anthony jury had the option of lesser charges csziggy Jun 2012 #48
Wouldn't Zimmerman be absolutely covered in Trayvon's blood if he had been lying beneath him FedUpWithIt All May 2012 #23
Depends ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #27
I would think shot in the heart there would be madokie May 2012 #30
But there would be some type of spray. There is a full body shot at this link FedUpWithIt All May 2012 #31
"You don't need to do that" is a lot different from, "Do NOT do that." n/t Ian David May 2012 #34
I agree the dispatcher should have been more precise in her wording. intheflow May 2012 #42
"...we don't need you to do that," is the more precise wording. teknomanzer Jun 2012 #51
Yes, I agree with that. slackmaster May 2012 #38
Thank you, Capt. Obvious Mayflower1 Jun 2012 #44
Apparently there were two confrontations... neohippie Jun 2012 #45
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