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AnotherMcIntosh

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42. 1a gives you the right to say things which are not supported by the facts or rational thinking. n/t

Reply to msongs (Reply #7)

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 08:24 PM

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Getting punched in the nose gives you the right to shoot the person. [View all] madaboutharry Jul 2013 OP

I thought it went... lame54 Jul 2013 #1

And how do we know it was a punch? avebury Jul 2013 #2

Yes. We only have Z-boy's word that he was attacked yardwork Jul 2013 #13

It could have been a head butt, as T was held down by Z. MADem Jul 2013 #29

Turn the other cheek? Democrats_win Jul 2013 #3

And you can even start the fight! bunnies Jul 2013 #4

That's the main point here Aerows Jul 2013 #19

Yep. bunnies Jul 2013 #21

Zimmerman didn't know that wasn't a fatal blow NoOneMan Jul 2013 #5

Insecure people carry guns madokie Jul 2013 #6

+1000 (except for the last sentence). sinkingfeeling Jul 2013 #8

2a gives you the right to shoot the person, or any person you w ant for that matter, correct? nt msongs Jul 2013 #7

Florida and some other states have given a broad license to kill certain others indepat Jul 2013 #9

Only if you are not black exboyfil Jul 2013 #32

Only if you claim to be in fear for your life or great bodily harm to yourself or others. Jenoch Jul 2013 #11

1a gives you the right to say things which are not supported by the facts or rational thinking. n/t AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #42

2a doesn't give any such right. NutmegYankee Jul 2013 #45

Nose and head, madaboutharry Blue Bike Jul 2013 #10

Especially if you're a soft, passive, uncoordinated blob, as the defense says. Avalux Jul 2013 #12

Then he should have stayed home. yardwork Jul 2013 #14

Or at least stayed in his car and waited for the police. Auntie Bush Jul 2013 #24

The small laceration on the nose indicates that Zimmerman could have hit himself with the gun barrel. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #15

I've been wondering why the state hasn't brought up that possibility. Auntie Bush Jul 2013 #25

Because its absurd naaman fletcher Jul 2013 #28

The prosecutor seems to be a reluctant one. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #36

Exactly libodem Jul 2013 #41

Or that he fell when he stumbled earlier then blamed Martin for the injuries blm Jul 2013 #31

I thought that too. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #40

Do you seriously think that "the kick of the gun" could cause "the abrasions on the back of his head AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #43

Just a thought. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #44

do you feel your life is threatened? HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #16

you must be one hell of a wimp CatWoman Jul 2013 #18

If I feel my life is threatened I will shoot you till you do not move. HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #20

Oh boy. Another tough guy with a gun Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #22

If some punk started hitting me, I feel my life is in danger. HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #23

You can't be serious Hugabear Jul 2013 #39

Yup. HappyMe Jul 2013 #30

What a way to live. /nt yardwork Jul 2013 #26

And my guess is, anytime you experience any fear whatsoever, you believe that your life is kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #37

then don't put yourself in a situation where you feel your life is threatened.. frylock Jul 2013 #38

Why did Zimmerman put himself in a position to fear for his life? blm Jul 2013 #33

That's wrong it's what a reasonable person Finnmccool Jul 2013 #34

In the vast majority of jurisdictions... Lizzie Poppet Jul 2013 #17

+ 1000 Auntie Bush Jul 2013 #27

70% of rapes involve an unarmed attacker Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2013 #35