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gejohnston

(17,502 posts)
3. no, just another clueless talking air head
Sun Aug 4, 2013, 07:32 PM
Aug 2013

Since, according to the evidence shown during the trial, Zimmerman had no ability to retreat when he shot Martin, therefore, SYG is not relevant. Anyone sticking to the "was told to stay in the car-shot him down like a rabid dog" are misinformed via the Parks and Crump law firm and the PR firm Julian Communications they hired to spread that disinformation, or simply dishonest themselves.

Dunn on the other hand, is completely different. He is an example of why most self defense claims fail in court, be it SYG state or duty to retreat state: It is bogus. Plus, he drove off from the scene.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57594232-504083/michael-dunn-fla-man-denied-bond-again-in-fatal-loud-music-dispute/

Zimmerman was not arrested because the evidence indicated that it was self defense after cops interviewing witnesses who called 911. Dunn, was promptly arrested when the cops found him.

Unarmed is often a misnomer. Why is "unarmed" a misnomer? In Martin's case, his fists and the sidewalk as weapons. 56 percent of all domestic murders in the US is by "unarmed" killers. More people are murdered each year with bare hands and feet than all of UK's murders combined.

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Not likely. A shooting still has to be self-defense before SYG is applied. GreenStormCloud Aug 2013 #1
Agreed, but... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #2
definition of serial killer gejohnston Aug 2013 #4
I agree with the FBI, but unfortunately... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #5
Notice the FBI uses "serial murder"... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #36
OK, so is there a point? gejohnston Aug 2013 #37
I'm a serial killer, but not a serial murderer... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #40
Yeah but with an ignorant cracker jury gopiscrap Aug 2013 #76
you didn't pay attention to the trial did you? gejohnston Aug 2013 #78
no, just another clueless talking air head gejohnston Aug 2013 #3
So, you don't think anyone will go after GZ... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #6
there is more to the definiton than than that gejohnston Aug 2013 #7
My definition... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #8
WOW!!! So now I am a serial killer, on top of being a Marine. oneshooter Aug 2013 #9
I don't know if I should be shocked, outraged or express pity. branford Aug 2013 #11
If you want to think of soldiers as evil, fine... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #17
Not all serial killers are evil... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #16
So if I kill during an offensive operation, say a Hammer and Anvil, I am a oneshooter Aug 2013 #46
AGAIN... when did I say bomber crews were serial murderers? AmyStrange Aug 2013 #47
All Bomber Operations are offensive in nature oneshooter Aug 2013 #49
Nope... you are using my definition to create your own def... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #50
If you want to think of soldiers as evil, fine... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #48
What, EXACTLY, is your point you are attempting to make with this thread? Jenoch Aug 2013 #51
That legal serial killers are possible... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #53
since SYG has existed in US common law and statute gejohnston Aug 2013 #54
Western Gunfighters... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #56
B westerns are not documentries gejohnston Aug 2013 #57
Lot's of great information... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #60
Just about anything is possible Jenoch Aug 2013 #61
And what exactly desired outcome am I trying to form? AmyStrange Aug 2013 #62
Who is defining Jenoch Aug 2013 #63
Yeah so? AmyStrange Aug 2013 #64
I'm saying anything is possible if you Jenoch Aug 2013 #67
I'm not redefining anything... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #68
I would strongly suggest... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #13
I gave my defintion of a serial killers... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #19
Whenever anyone carves a jack-o-lanturn Jenoch Aug 2013 #21
True... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #23
You certainly chose an apt username. Jenoch Aug 2013 #24
Why 3? AmyStrange Aug 2013 #34
Ok, make it two. Jenoch Aug 2013 #38
Regardless, have a great night... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #42
You too... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #43
Thanks for pointing out that I was a serial killer in Vietnam. tumtum Aug 2013 #15
You were a legal serial killer... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #18
"technical" pretentiousness is precise language gejohnston Aug 2013 #26
I'm not equating anything... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #28
If what you suggest happens, Jenoch Aug 2013 #10
By the FBI's definition yes... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #20
See post #21. Jenoch Aug 2013 #22
see post #23 AmyStrange Aug 2013 #25
See post #24. Jenoch Aug 2013 #30
If that's what you want to believe... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #31
Just because others also use Jenoch Aug 2013 #32
Actually... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #33
ALSO, "Defining 'Serial Killer': So Much Confusion" AmyStrange Aug 2013 #35
You have spent way too much Jenoch Aug 2013 #39
There is such a thing as a "legal serial killer"... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #41
By my definition, you are now a serial killer... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #27
So are lions, tigers, and cats... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #29
No ileus Aug 2013 #12
Paranoid? AmyStrange Aug 2013 #45
Not for nothing - but if someone wants to attack someone else, jmg257 Aug 2013 #14
Thank you... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #44
You needn't worry about pulling down your own post.. Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #52
Thank you Eleanor AmyStrange Aug 2013 #55
As has been alluded to, Zimmerman has had many threats Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #58
You're welcome... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #59
Here's one example of multiple self-defense shootings branford Aug 2013 #65
Thank you branford... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #66
I am sure it already has gopiscrap Aug 2013 #69
Spot on... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #70
You can create any scenario you wish, Jenoch Aug 2013 #71
Blame Webster Not Me... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #72
What lecture? I'm simply pointing out a fact. Jenoch Aug 2013 #73
You are NOT pointing out facts... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #74
Keep telling yourself that and you can convince yourself of anything. Jenoch Aug 2013 #75
Same to you... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #77
Give me your definition with a link, if you choose to. Jenoch Aug 2013 #79
See Reply #68 above... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #80
Those are separate words, not the term that you are using Jenoch Aug 2013 #81
That's your opinion... AmyStrange Aug 2013 #82
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