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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]calimary
(81,179 posts)22. And that upsets me even more. They'll all take it as validation. And justification.
They'll figure they just got a free pass to gun down anybody whose looks they don't like. That WILL be their takeaway from this, if Zimmerman is acquitted. We will likely see more of this. That concerns me HUGELY.
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I hope the jury comes down in the middle of Zimmerman's back with both feet. He killed that kid for
shraby
Jul 2013
#2
I own 2 hand guns and 2 long guns. By DU standards that makes me a gun nut, and ...
11 Bravo
Jul 2013
#9
I support the right to bare arms. I'm not referring to gun owners. I'm referring to gun NUTS!!! :)
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#10
I'm a gun nut and have identified as such for a while. Screw Zimmerman.
Decoy of Fenris
Jul 2013
#16
I know no offense. Just remember that some of us are gun nuts willingly and responsibly. :)
Decoy of Fenris
Jul 2013
#46
Depends on your definition of "gun nuts". For me, a gun nut is someone who places no limitations
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#57
His attorney said that Zim was so upset he gained 100 lbs, and perhaps that was punishment enough!
11 Bravo
Jul 2013
#11
And that upsets me even more. They'll all take it as validation. And justification.
calimary
Jul 2013
#22
You are better than most lawyers. Most lawyers will do and say any damn thing to win the case.
lumpy
Jul 2013
#23
"Most lawyers will do and say any damn thing"? Not the reluctant prosecutor.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2013
#39
"....he judged and decided that this 'fucking punk'... WASN'T going to get away..."
live love laugh
Jul 2013
#207
I knew that about cops, mostly from TV until a college friend of my daughter's
maddiemom
Jul 2013
#59
It amazes me also how the one who shot/killed was not tested for drugs but treated with kid gloves
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#6
And given 100% benefit of the doubt. I'm shocked that it's here at DU. I didn't expect so many
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#37
Seriously. They didn't even try to cover themmselves (police dept). And the rest of what you write.
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#43
I am astounded that the prosecution is not focusing more on the time before the "fight".
jtuck004
Jul 2013
#18
I have trouble with understanding why in the world Trayvon would have attacked Zimmerman
Voice for Peace
Jul 2013
#146
When Zimmerman started to pursue Trayvon Martion, his mantle of innocence collapsed.
Kennah
Jul 2013
#165
oh, my, this post was even funnier than your first. again, thanks for the laughs.
niyad
Jul 2013
#197
Everyone has a right to their opinions, but are yours actually backed up by the facts.
olegramps
Jul 2013
#200
After five hours of cross-examination they were unable to shake her basic facts.
olegramps
Jul 2013
#229
go ahead and describe the misguidance of martin, as 'i believe' and 'i feel'
tiny elvis
Jul 2013
#104
"Trayvon was misguided" I disagree completely. I think Zimmerman was the aggressor and should go to
hrmjustin
Jul 2013
#108
so you think Zimmerman followed Martin behind the buildings to figure out where he was
magical thyme
Jul 2013
#113
I am convince some people have an agenda in supporting Zimmerman by wanting to accept his
lumpy
Jul 2013
#116
"Zimmerman expressed relief when told by Serino that the whole thing was video-taped"
Lurks Often
Jul 2013
#123
If she has a pipe and starts beating you in the ribs and on the head then yes it would be self
Bonduel
Jul 2013
#223
Indeed, there were so many inconsistencies in Zimmerman's story, and his behavior
calimary
Jul 2013
#124
I agree. I don't understand how you can get out of your car and then claim self defense.
Skeeter Barnes
Jul 2013
#27
How do you know Zimmerman got out of his car after the 9-11 dispatcher's advice?
Blue Bike
Jul 2013
#28
The dispatcher told him not to follow. Whether he was in his truck at the time or not, he
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#35
If Zimmerman stopped following TRayvon at one point, Trayvon shoulnd't have attacked him
Blue Bike
Jul 2013
#60
What reason would Trayvon possibly have had for an unprovoked attack with intent to kill?
Voice for Peace
Jul 2013
#149
Actually, YOU CAN HEAR HIS HARD BREATHING as he's following him and which prompted the
Ecumenist
Jul 2013
#97
Martin has a right to defend himself against a person chasing him in the dark with a gun
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#191
Forensics is our last hope of him being convicted of something. The testimony from the defense
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#67
So what??! The Dispatch didn't say don't get out of your car she indicated she didn't need Z to...
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#85
I didn't say I wasn't following the trial - I said I wasn't commenting much on it...
kentuck
Jul 2013
#91
That's the crux of it. But for Zimmerman's playing cop, a kid would be alive.
DirkGently
Jul 2013
#111
yeah, the ex-sanford PD chief said he wouldn't have arrested GZ if he
Divine Discontent
Jul 2013
#134
Orlando Sentinel: "Zimmerman was not following Neighborhood Watch 'rules'"
anobserver2
Jul 2013
#171
This and going against the suggestion of the 911 dispatch is a GOOD reason for man slaughter
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#194
You just said without proof that Zimmerman did not do what the dispatcher told him
Blue Bike
Jul 2013
#211
Neither is someone swinging their arms wildly in a crowded public place...IE the reason we have man
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#192