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In reply to the discussion: Raise your hand if you want to see Zimmerman acquitted. [View all]toddwv
(2,830 posts)191. I think Zimmerman was definitely at fault and likely instigated physical contact.
Last edited Fri Jun 28, 2013, 07:34 PM - Edit history (1)
This qualifies as assault and is reason enough for someone to feel threatened enough to defend themself, in this case Trayvon Martin.
But I think Zimmerman will be acquitted since the charges are 2nd degree murder. It's unfortunate and just sets a REALLY bad precedence, but that's how it's going to go down.
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So, you think justice is Zimmerman being found not guilty of any crime here? Come out and say it nt
geek tragedy
Jun 2013
#46
If Zimmerman hadn't followed Martin, would there have been a confrontation? nt
geek tragedy
Jun 2013
#77
You can't start a fight and then shoot someone if you get the worst of it. nt
geek tragedy
Jun 2013
#93
Every jury I've ever been on has made up their minds well in advance of the end of the trial.
alarimer
Jun 2013
#190
Picking sides based on race? You mean, the same thing Zimmerman's supporters have done?
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#221
Successfully invoking Stand Your Ground is a barrier to civil liability
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2013
#131
And the irony is that this seems to be a case where that horrible law applies
BlueStreak
Jun 2013
#146
The defense only has to get one juror who looks at it the way I described. nt
BlueStreak
Jun 2013
#224
I didn't know I wasn't allowed to follow people in the neighborhood I live in
Recursion
Jun 2013
#18
If you, as a stranger, are intentionally following ME around, you better have a fucking badge.
phleshdef
Jun 2013
#48
I have before, so some dude walking down the alley trying to look through my neighbors fence
snooper2
Jun 2013
#67
It's an affirmative defense that, once established, shifts the burden back to the prosecution.
rug
Jun 2013
#211
There's a difference between what I want to happen and what I think will happen.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2013
#7
Just for the sake of facts, Barney Fife worked for Andy Taylor 'The Shieriff without a gun'.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#78
yep. I'm just wondering if they will keep defending Zimmerman when he is found guilty
quinnox
Jun 2013
#8
I'm starting to understand that, but I just wanted to see what he meant by saying what I posted was
quinnox
Jun 2013
#64
EXACTLY!!! The denial that race had absolutely nothing to do with what happened is them being
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2013
#212
"I'm retired from the Florida Department of Corrections. I have seen some pretty mean people."
Comrade Grumpy
Jun 2013
#53
So If a guy comes home and finds his wife in bed with another guy and shoots him
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2013
#61
Well, he is as entitled to a fair trial just the same as everybody else. That said, I hope that
kestrel91316
Jun 2013
#26
I want the Jury to come up with a fair verdict and for those not on the Jury to respect it.
1-Old-Man
Jun 2013
#27
fair enough, I just am finding it odd that the ones I reply too don't want to seem to answer
quinnox
Jun 2013
#79
I don't see (figuratively speaking) how someone can argue the killing was justified in this instance
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2013
#94
I can understand why one would prefer manslaughter as the charge, but I'm thinking they must have
quinnox
Jun 2013
#103
My understanding is that Zimmerman was on the way home from Target when he saw Martin.
Captain Stern
Jun 2013
#135
I think he is guilty of manslaughter, but I do want him to get completely off. Why?
Peregrine
Jun 2013
#69
Zimmerman belongs in prison. He initiated the confrontation, and killed a kid.
RedCappedBandit
Jun 2013
#164
If by "not one of them", you mean "several", your prediction was accurate (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jun 2013
#169
I think Zimmerman was definitely at fault and likely instigated physical contact.
toddwv
Jun 2013
#191
I have an opinion as to Zimmerman's guilt or innocence. I think he's guilty.
hamsterjill
Jun 2013
#193