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In reply to the discussion: ZIMMERMAN TRIAL: Day 11, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)They can talk about Zimmerman being beaten all they want. Once Zimmerman provoked Trayvon, it was actually Trayvon's right to defend himself. So yes, we can all agree that this witness helps the defense. However, there's still no proof that Zimmerman feared for his life and/or his injuries were life threatening.
I had to step back and give Zimmerman the benefit of the doubt for a minute. What would any reasonable, logical person do after having shot someone in self defense? Any reasonable, logical person would consider getting a medical examination so that at the very least, the police will have record that medical attention was sought after having one's head bashed in cement. The police would want that evidence to prove that one's life was in danger, right?
To further prove that one's life was in imminent danger, one would demand that a valid police report was taken and that any witnesses who called 911 or saw anything would be brought to the police station and questioned on the spot! Any reasonable person would make sure that someone saw or heard something, not just that person's friend, but someone who is objective and who could corroborate the story without prejudice.
So, after stepping outside of myself and considering the entire range of possibilities, I had to come away with the following conclusions:
There is so much about Zimmerman's behavior after this event took place that doesn't make the slightest bit of logical sense.
There's so much about the Sanford Police Department's behavior following the shooting that doesn't make the slightest bit of logical sense.
There is so much about this entire case that simply doesn't make logical sense, even when Zimmerman is given the FULL benefit of the doubt. None of the varying accounts make sense. Nothing adds up.