General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: The Zimmerman trial is a farce. He's going to walk and Rachel is going to look like the criminal. [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)that would probably depend on a lot of things. The jury has to hear it first.
According to Zimmerman, he lost track of Martin when told "you don't need to do that." The claim is that Martin doubled back and attacked him, which would not be self defense. I'm sure the DA still has a lot of witnesses to go. The defense hasn't started yet. I haven't seen anything to show who attacked whom first. It may be manslaughter. For example, if Zimmerman started it, and was losing before firing that would be manslaughter. If Zimmerman backed off and Martin counter attacked, then it would be justifiable. The State needs and eyewitness or physical evidence to show how it started.
I haven't seen that in trial yet, watching and listening to live feeds in my office. I love self employment and telecommuting. Raw footage can be found on Youtube. Most of what blogs and MSM claim is bullshit. I knew a guy that was on the Chicago seven jury and noticed the same thing, what happened in court is different what the media claimed.
My pick up truck and "hick" attire attracts attention in these neighborhoods, and I get followed. If I were to punch one of these guys out, I doubt SYG or white privilege would get me off.