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FarPoint

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10. I ask....

Reply to October (Reply #9)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 07:02 AM

Jul 2013

Where is the logic? It shocks me that reasonable thinking has not been applied....no one seems to focus on Zimmerman's story and replay the alleged scenario against facts with environmental details in play.

Zimmerman's story makes so sense when this responsible step has been employed.

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Zimmerman's head being slammed by Trayon into the sidewalk is greatly exaggerated. [View all] FarPoint Jul 2013 OP

+1. Martin does not appear mean/callous enough to do that, or Hoyt Jul 2013 #1

And don't forget, that Martin was also supposed to have avebury Jul 2013 #2

yes, he had his hand over zimmerman's mouth while zimmerman claims those screams for help JI7 Jul 2013 #4

Which brings me to ask... FarPoint Jul 2013 #6

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2013 #21

I also just read where.. madmom Jul 2013 #26

the Skittles were in the front pocket of his sweatshirt TorchTheWitch Jul 2013 #31

Zimmerman has shown himself to be a liar time and time again. nt DLevine Jul 2013 #3

Another thought.... FarPoint Jul 2013 #5

and rain TorchTheWitch Jul 2013 #32

See...for me it is reasonable logic... FarPoint Jul 2013 #33

You have to remember dusty trails Jul 2013 #7

An armed man shoots a unarmed man B Calm Jul 2013 #8

One would think so... October Jul 2013 #9

I ask.... FarPoint Jul 2013 #10

I keep hoping the jury will use logic October Jul 2013 #12

The pro-zimmerman folks are in total denial mode FarPoint Jul 2013 #27

Cold blood? Perhaps you should check a dictionary. GreenStormCloud Jul 2013 #13

Zimmerman accepted the responsibility FarPoint Jul 2013 #18

That doesn't address the wording, "cold blood" that I objected to. GreenStormCloud Jul 2013 #19

What's your issue? Nine Jul 2013 #30

Check out a dictionary. GreenStormCloud Jul 2013 #34

Approaching someone Crepuscular Jul 2013 #20

Getting shot most likely qualifies for "engaging in battle" too. LanternWaste Jul 2013 #24

That's where I've been. yardwork Jul 2013 #23

Anyone who has seen even a picture of someone beaten in the face knows Zims story is bullshit. Starry Messenger Jul 2013 #11

RE: DNA Deep13 Jul 2013 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Deep13 Jul 2013 #15

Concussions HockeyMom Jul 2013 #16

So, is the defense going with accidental discharge rather than self defense? Deep13 Jul 2013 #17

Yes, and if someone brings a weapon to a fight, wouldn't the unarmed bushisanidiot Jul 2013 #22

right. if the victim grabbed the gun... Deep13 Jul 2013 #25

Travon was also simultaneously smothering him yet Zimmy could still do all that screaming. Auntie Bush Jul 2013 #28

I would expect the prosecution FarPoint Jul 2013 #29