Kateri89 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 All the actual evidence is that Martin attacked first, and that he was on top of Zimmerman beating the $#!+ out of him before he pulled his gun. Self-defense was likely - at worst, given the known facts, Zimmerman might have been guilty of manslaughter. A decision in a court of law should be based in the law, not in feelings. Heretical as that notion may be for many in 21st century America. Not my point. I agree that the decision should be based on the law, not feelings. All I'm saying is that a teenage boy is dead and no matter who was guilty of what, I can't imagine how devastating this whole situation is for his parents. It's hard enough to imagine losing a child, let alone because they were shot to death and then add in the intense media scrutiny. I'm just trying to drown out all of the extraneous gossip and recognize the pain that his parents are experiencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The NAACP is a racist organization? Are you kidding me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 So stalking black kids you suspect of being 'goons' is only maybe unjustified? I reject your reality and substitute my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Catholic Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Praise the lord, it's still legal in America to kill unarmed black men. (sarcasm in case anyone doesn't get that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Praise the lord, it's still legal in America to kill unarmed black men. (sarcasm in case anyone doesn't get that) Socrates will explain to you how that's not really racist. Like flaying the symbols of the Ku Klux Klan, stalking and then killing unarmed black men is just perfectly normal, justified behavior. What sort of person wouldn't have been alarmed and immediately suspicious of seeing a black teenager in their neighborhood???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle_eye222001 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Praise the lord, it's still legal in America to kill unarmed black men. (sarcasm in case anyone doesn't get that) So if a black guy is bashing your head against the concrete (or some similar event where your life is in imminent danger) you want it to be illegal to be able to defend your life with your last option of using a firearm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 well I mean all this proves is that it's ok to stalk people until they fight back and start kicking your ass, at which point you can stick a bullet thru em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 well I mean all this proves is that it's ok to stalk people until they fight back and start kicking your ass, at which point you can stick a bullet thru em. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 So if a black guy is bashing your head against the concrete (or some similar event where your life is in imminent danger) you want it to be illegal to be able to defend your life with your last option of using a firearm? Trayvon was not the perfect victim. He actually fought back at a guy who was stalking him for absolutely no reason. Boy shoulda known his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I broke into someone's house. They had a real scary looking dog so I shot him. Don't you peta princesses tell me I can't defend myself against a vicious dog! "family pet" my ass #missingthepoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Trayvon was not the perfect victim. He actually fought back at a guy who was stalking him for absolutely no reason. Boy shoulda known his place. When need to go drinking sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The thing is I don't think Zimmerman was charged with stalking the kid or being a racist schmuck. He was charged with murder and/or manslaughter. Personally I think this would have been a great place to apply the manslaughter label. Nevertheless it's the prosecutor's job to prove all this beyond a reasonable doubt. Clearly, the jury had doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The thing is I don't think Zimmerman was charged with stalking the kid or being a racist schmuck. He was charged with murder and/or manslaughter. Personally I think this would have been a great place to apply the manslaughter label. Nevertheless it's the prosecutor's job to prove all this beyond a reasonable doubt. Clearly, the jury had doubts. I disagree with you and your sister about just about everything but I'm really glad you both post here. I'm a better person for having to regularly read you and Lillabettt's opinions and engage with them. #drunkentruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Go drunk, Hassy. You're home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I disagree with you and your sister about just about everything but I'm really glad you both post here. I'm a better person for having to regularly read you and Lillabettt's opinions and engage with them. #drunkentruth awwww :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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