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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman did not outweigh Martin by 100lbs.... [View all]vaberella
(24,634 posts)15. There are a lot them around...aren't they. n/t
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No...the thing is they don't want to admit there is a race problem in America.
vaberella
Apr 2012
#92
Zimmerman said so to the dispatcher...however Trayvon Martin's girlfriend says he WAS NOT running.
vaberella
Apr 2012
#28
"Zimmerman's statement is an undisputed fact"... not just the OP's opinion.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#40
The girlfriend is evidence one. Zimmerman's own faulty claims past and present another. n/t
vaberella
Apr 2012
#44
you can hear zimmerman breathing hard on the tape. he's not only following the kid, he's running
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#111
OT somewhat, but reading this transcript just now made me start tearing up
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#122
Yes, Stalked. Zimmerman got out of his car going against what a 'neighborhood watch'
WI_DEM
Apr 2012
#67
Yeah...I'm waiting for AG Holder's findings on whether it was a racial slur or not. n/t
vaberella
Apr 2012
#29
Are you being paid to come here to attempt to convince us that Zimmermann is the victim?
notadmblnd
Apr 2012
#33
What blows my mind is that I believe the Prosecution's report states that Zimmerman said "punks".
vaberella
Apr 2012
#36
When considering weight differentials, do we add the weight of the loaded pistol to Zimmerman????
HereSince1628
Apr 2012
#42
And is this is merely a discussion board rather than a court of law, no one person's "inalienable ri
LanternWaste
Apr 2012
#83
But the freedom to walk on public sidewalks on the way home ISN'T AN UNALIENABLE RIGHT?
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#115
So? He still shot an unarmed man that 911 specifically told him to back away from
LynneSin
Apr 2012
#49
Someone who was unarmed who was still legally a minor! Had just turned 17 years old but I guess
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#117
Nope. Comparing him in first versus second arrest photos for this killing. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#108
the 100lb claim is key to the whole issue...., not the stalking of a lone male in the dark, after
Demonaut
Apr 2012
#68
If he only signed up to defend Zimmerman, I want to take him to the race track.
11 Bravo
Apr 2012
#87
before you scold us about facts, how about a source for the ones you mention?
librechik
Apr 2012
#84
Not 100, bet 50+...zimmerman is a full grown man who has trained in some sort of law enforcement..
Tikki
Apr 2012
#94
FACT: Zimmerman murdered a poor defenseless boy and deserves LWOP or execution.
BanTheGOP
Apr 2012
#102
The 100 lbs figure came from his weight when he was arrested for punching a cop
Quixote1818
Apr 2012
#107
Zimmerman followed Martin after being told not to, lied about his injuries, and ran out
Arkana
Apr 2012
#120