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In reply to the discussion: If Zimmerman was hurt so badly, why didn't he accept help when it was offered? [View all]uppityperson
(115,725 posts)48. I do not understand why, if it went down like Z said, he thought TM might still be alive.
I also do not understand how TM's arms went from spread by Z to tucked under his body when police arrived.
I do not understand how it could have gone down like TM said.
If he were afraid SuperTrayvon would jump to his feet and resume the attack, then he'd ask for help subduing him. Even after getting the shit beat out of him which I do not believe he did.
I wish they'd tested Zimmy for drugs.
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If Zimmerman was hurt so badly, why didn't he accept help when it was offered? [View all]
yardwork
Jul 2013
OP
If he'd had his head slammed on the concrete sidewalk 20-30 times, why didn't the EMTs insist
winter is coming
Jul 2013
#4
If they see someone who's concussed all to hell, it's gonna be some very strong advice. n/t
winter is coming
Jul 2013
#9
If Zimmerman had had his head slammed 20-30 times on concrete he would be unconscious
yardwork
Jul 2013
#13
I am asking why Zimmerman refused his neighbor's offer to call authorities during the fight.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#30
I don't know the exact quotes and I don't have time at the moment to review videos.
Just Saying
Jul 2013
#65
Exactly. If Martin had shot and killed Zimmerman that night there would be no arguments about this.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#89
Thank you. This article summarizes many of the things Zimmerman claimed in the video.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#96
About the only way he'd have minor damage is if a one year old was doing the "bashing."
MADem
Jul 2013
#128
Z was not thinking straight or very logically. It is that simple. He wasn't thinking straight or
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#34
Oh I agree and can not trust anything he says. The police were idiots, not testing him for drugs,
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#124
A person has just had their head supposedly slammed against concrete "20 or 30 times"
yardwork
Jul 2013
#47
The witness stated that Martin was lying on the ground and Zimmerman was standing up at that point.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#53
So, let's restrict toting and gun nuttery - Martin would be alive. Zim would be cowering at home,
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#92
Whisper it to your guns, I don't care to hear more gun and Z love from you either.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#102
You know, for a long time I resisted seeing this as a gun control case, but I've changed my mind.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#100
Exactly. Zim's whole story was (and is) grossly embellished. All to justify killing a kid.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2013
#132
Sorry, but what does this part of your OP mean? "didn't he accept the offer of medical assistance...
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#38
A person in fear for their life would perceive any offer of help as including medical help.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#45
I do not understand why, if it went down like Z said, he thought TM might still be alive.
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#48
He asked the neighbor to HELP subdue Trayvon as that was his main concern.
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#51
So he was in fear of his life but asked his neighbor not to call the authorities?
yardwork
Jul 2013
#25
Because he knew the police were on the way and he thought the octopus TM might jump up
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#40
But if his head had been slammed "20 or 30 times against the sidewalk" wouldn't he care about that?
yardwork
Jul 2013
#83
Zimmerman's buddy Osterman wrote that Martin actually grabbed Z's pistol, but neither Martin's
yardwork
Jul 2013
#97
If I'd had my head slammed "20 or 30 times against the concrete" I would be begging for help.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#82
Nope, it's what a reasonable person thinks, not some yahoo so afraid he has to be surrounded by Guns
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#101
Or John Good might be dead too. There was more than one bullet in Zimmerman's gun, I assume.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#84
I read a witness say that Zimmerman said something like "Never mind that, help me subdue this guy."
yardwork
Jul 2013
#87
Thank you. Yes, it was Zimmerman himself who said this, in the reenactment video.
yardwork
Jul 2013
#104
Maybe he was traumatized from "unexpectedly" having to stand someone else's ground. nt
silvershadow
Jul 2013
#79
I'm not versed in Florida's stand your ground law, but that's the way I see it too. No matter what
silvershadow
Jul 2013
#90