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In reply to the discussion: Prosecutors: Zimmerman ignored warning to back off [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)46. Even without a gun, it might. A gun doesn't lend moral credibility to the owner. Really, it doesn't.
There seems to be a bias toward the more powerful in confrontations, as if responsible and wise behavior is inherent because of gun possession. We can clearly see from the criminal element, that's not a given.
I'm hoping this will be resolved soon. And if it's going to be publicized, that it proves to be an education for all sides involved, and not just media fodder.
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At first they were trying to pass it off as "goons" -- I have no idea where "punks" came from.
gateley
Apr 2012
#3
Zimmerman knew the cops were on the way - they got there seconds after the gunshot
csziggy
Apr 2012
#16
THAT is THE issue. Open and shut. Should pass a law against 'Avoidable Homicide.'
freshwest
Apr 2012
#4
The neighborhood watch rules were posted here on another thread. It said 'do not pursue.'
freshwest
Apr 2012
#41
Even without a gun, it might. A gun doesn't lend moral credibility to the owner. Really, it doesn't.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#46
Heard on the radio that Zimmerman called the direct line to an officer's desk, that he
Stardust
Apr 2012
#10
Either interpretation is irrelevent, all he reasonably had to do was keep an eye out
xtraxritical
Apr 2012
#31
Sorry, but it was NOT an "order" and police don't generally have the authority to issue orders
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#33
And this is the #1 in-your-face reason that he cannot claim he killed because he feared for his life
DesertDiamond
Apr 2012
#13
Why is vigilante justice unacceptable on the street, but acceptable in a prison?
hedgehog
Apr 2012
#34