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GreenStormCloud

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13. Cold blood? Perhaps you should check a dictionary.

Reply to B Calm (Reply #8)

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 07:47 AM

Jul 2013

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cold+blooded?s=t

cold-blood·ed
[kohld-bluhd-id] Show IPA

adjective
1.
designating or pertaining to animals, as fishes and reptiles, whose blood temperature ranges from the freezing point upward, in accordance with the temperature of the surrounding medium; poikilothermic.

2.
without emotion or feeling; dispassionate; cruel: a cold-blooded murder.

3.
sensitive to cold.

Obviously, 1 and 3 don't apply. The recording of Z's first police call shows that he was emotional. And the fight, witness by several people would obviously be emotion laden.

Z is likely guilty of manslaughter.

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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