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42. That's what I thought. Thank you.
Tue Jul 16, 2013, 06:29 PM
Jul 2013

Too bad that the prosecution didn't mention this.

I knew that Zimmerman's story that he pulled his gun from behind his back while Trayvon was on top of him had to be a lie.

Some if those witnesses lied too.

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Oddly, something like that happened to me in the suburbs of Boston. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #1
It's that sort of situation that would freak me out TxDemChem Jul 2013 #2
I can't imagine Z saying ANY of this. louis-t Jul 2013 #3
You would have lost me at the "Do you have ID" part, apples and oranges Jul 2013 #4
"Papers Please" SomethingFishy Jul 2013 #21
Yep. First name Up. Last name Yours. Iggo Jul 2013 #29
No one to answer to. Nothing but this scanner, a cell phone, and a 9mm handgun for company. Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #5
So 7pm is 'out this late'? Rex Jul 2013 #6
Thank you for pointing out that it was 7 pm yardwork Jul 2013 #15
And as someone else pointed out, who robs houses Rex Jul 2013 #18
Everyone WAS home. yardwork Jul 2013 #20
I agree completely, Zimmerman was riding around in his car Rex Jul 2013 #23
I agree with everything but the part about Z losing his rational thought. yardwork Jul 2013 #24
True, I guess I should restate that as Rex Jul 2013 #41
Obviously zappaman Jul 2013 #34
Something is rotten in the verdict. Rex Jul 2013 #80
As a woman,fair or not, my thoughts would be "I need to escape immediately" anneboleyn Jul 2013 #7
I rec'd as assuming you are mocking Zimmy. If in support, unrec and wtf. 7 pm is "this late"? uppityperson Jul 2013 #8
Who said this guy was actually Zimmerman? paulbibeau Jul 2013 #9
What right does the person in your OP have to ask for ID at all? Spazito Jul 2013 #10
I know. A lot of them out there. paulbibeau Jul 2013 #11
Yes, all too many Zimmerman/wannabe cop types to be sure n/t Spazito Jul 2013 #13
Every right to ask, no right to enforce or demand, I'd wager. n/t Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #12
So you would have no trouble with a stranger coming up to you with a gun and Spazito Jul 2013 #14
Gun on hip? Nah. Gun in hand? A little. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #17
I'm surprised.... Spazito Jul 2013 #19
Nah, I don't carry. I prefer, if defending myself, to do so with my fists or blade. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #22
okay, I go with that... Spazito Jul 2013 #26
But that's not really the picture your OP painted, is it? Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #31
To me, that is exactly what the OP painted at the point they had the stranger with a gun asking... Spazito Jul 2013 #32
See, I don't see that guy as you intended him to be. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #35
Okay, I am truly agape at this point... Spazito Jul 2013 #37
I'm not certain you do know. At least, about some of the things in pertinence to me. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #43
Your posts over time have, I think, given me a fair sense of where you stand on the issues... Spazito Jul 2013 #48
I'll make it simple for you; I honestly just don't care. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #51
Ok n/t Spazito Jul 2013 #52
By the way, the "I don't care" wasn't at you; just a general statement. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #53
LOL, we do seem to hold quite different views on some issues yet are able to debate... Spazito Jul 2013 #55
Here, let me give you a bit of a leg-up on me, for whenever we next debate. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #58
We are not that unalike it seems... Spazito Jul 2013 #61
It is my honor and pleasure. PM me at any time if the whim strikes you. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #62
Peace to you as well... Spazito Jul 2013 #65
So shall it be, and it will be respected and understood unconditionally. n/t Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #67
Thank you! n/t Spazito Jul 2013 #70
It's not Spazito's OP (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2013 #39
You're right, and I have apologized accordingly. Thank you. n/t Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #44
If someone comes up to me without identifying they are a police office asking who i was Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #47
Then you're only perpetuating a cycle of gun violence. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #50
Yup I agree. No it didn't take me longer to realize anything. I am very well-traveled Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #56
Understood, given that you understand that everyone's a potential killer. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #59
Your joking right? It's all dependent on the situation. There is no one set rule to judge Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #63
And the man you'd so casually beat is no different in a vaccuum. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #64
I never beat anyone "casually" it's always been with the utmost regret Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #68
I'm going to quote you, okay? We're talking about a theoretical person. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #69
Still not sure where your going, there is still nothing casual about that Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #71
I replied to myself accidentally. Please look one post below. :) Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #73
Ah, see, there's our misunderstanding: Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #72
See the OP title, I thought it was evident Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #74
I tend to go post by post. It gets rather bad for me if it's not linear. n/t Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #75
Not a bad philosophy on combat, ESPECIALLY the part.... socialist_n_TN Jul 2013 #77
Kendo tends to be all about that Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #81
I can relate. I've spent 30+ years learning graduated response.... socialist_n_TN Jul 2013 #57
That's a good thing, if you'd forgive my intrusion. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #60
Well see that the problem with this verdict.... socialist_n_TN Jul 2013 #76
Agreed, decorum is going the way of the Dodo Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #66
A little????!!!! yardwork Jul 2013 #25
Um... Yeah. I have respect for guns, but I don't fear them. Don't get me going on spiders, though. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #27
Most people would feel differently. yardwork Jul 2013 #30
I know. I'm aberrant that way, but eh, it is what it is. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #33
Zimmerman killed Trayvon. yardwork Jul 2013 #36
Like this: Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #40
That's what I thought. Thank you. yardwork Jul 2013 #42
People see what they want to see; an eyewitness is no more unbiased than hearsay, individually. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #45
How about a 17 year old boy who has been instructed in exboyfil Jul 2013 #38
How about 'em? I haven't been 17 in a decade. n/t Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #46
Stay Away From My Hood otohara Jul 2013 #16
I get the concerned homeowner One_Life_To_Give Jul 2013 #28
Very nicely written! nt Demo_Chris Jul 2013 #49
the guy in the OP sounds like some fucked up creeper JI7 Jul 2013 #54
Buddy, I tell you what: That's one of the scariest short stories I've ever read. Poll_Blind Jul 2013 #78
Thanks! paulbibeau Jul 2013 #79
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