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Please, Please, PLEASE actually read the laws of Florida that I have posted a link to for you. HyogaRott Send a noteboard - 16/07/2013 09:41:15 PM

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If you are going to go on about rule of law, you have to also acknowledge that Martin had his own right of self-defense. If some random stranger followed you in his car, then followed you on foot, never identified himself to you and then started in on interrogating you for no apparent reason, what does that look like to you, the person being followed? The fact that you cannot acknowledge that Martin had his own right to self-defense is mind-boggling. There is no definitive proof that one or the other started the fight they had, but yet you keep insisting on believing the known liar's (Zimmerman's) story, why? The only thing I'm asking for is that Martin has his own right to self-defense, but you keep speaking as though Martin brought everything down on himself. For what purpose would Martin have to put himself in that situation when, for all he can tell, some "creepy-ass cracker" is following him around and making him fearful of his own safety? Neither man knows the other from Adam but only one is allowed to be fearful of his life.

Someone following you does NOT give you a self-defense claim. If someone is following you you can NOT hit them, or otherwise make violent physical contact with them. If you do so you will be arrested for assault.

The laws in your state, if you do not live in Florida, will be similar. You should understand them.

The physical evidence does not contradict, in any way, the narrative of Martin attacking Zimmerman. In fact, it corroborates it.

Even if you extend the benefit of the doubt to the extreme range of granting the possibility that Zimmerman attacked Martin, even with him causing absolutely no damage to him, it still would not completely eliminate Zimmerman claiming self-defense in shooting him after 45 seconds of unresisting (the only damage he manged to cause was violently bashing Martins fist with his face) punishment from Martin. A very credible argument could be made that Martin's self-defense passed into excessive force and became its own assault.

At this point you have just muddied the water to where a reasonable doubt acquittal for Zimmerman becomes a must.

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Zimmerman = Not Guilty Anonymous2000 - 14/07/2013 04:04:07 AM 1723 Views
Any charge, other than stupidity, was rediculous. *NM* HyogaRott - 14/07/2013 04:24:09 AM 474 Views
Stupidity+Death= Manslaughter *NM* Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:27:39 AM 448 Views
But hey... Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:35:11 AM 949 Views
And THAT is the scary precendent this case sets for the populace imlad - 14/07/2013 05:28:03 PM 1077 Views
Oh puhleeze... can you get any more rediculous? *NM* HyogaRott - 14/07/2013 07:22:52 PM 597 Views
HyogaRott baby, you are hurting me here. Can you please stop this? Stephen - 14/07/2013 11:29:00 PM 838 Views
If inline spellcheck doesn't catch it, I probably won't either. HyogaRott - 15/07/2013 06:29:29 AM 765 Views
Re: And THAT is the scary precendent this case sets for the populace Cannoli - 14/07/2013 07:32:26 PM 889 Views
you really are small minded little bigot random thoughts - 15/07/2013 03:57:01 AM 848 Views
+1 - Seriously has imlad always been this nuts? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 15/07/2013 04:32:33 AM 510 Views
Your reply is partisan and obnoxious. The Shrike - 15/07/2013 02:15:13 PM 832 Views
So it was okay that he was on top of a guy, pounding his head into the pavement? Cannoli - 14/07/2013 06:45:17 PM 846 Views
If you can believe Zimmerman's side of the story is 100% truth, I have a bridge for sale... Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:35:08 PM 955 Views
do you have actual evidence to support zimmerman lied? *NM* random thoughts - 16/07/2013 05:43:42 PM 477 Views
Sure Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 06:49:20 PM 731 Views
Re: Sure HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:53:27 PM 893 Views
Re: Sure Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 10:07:13 PM 940 Views
Re: Sure HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 03:26:15 AM 872 Views
Silly post - following someone around is not legal justification for physical assault. Anonymous2000 - 15/07/2013 12:47:54 AM 768 Views
And lying about self-defense should not be grounds for acquittal of all charges, but there you go *NM* Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:43:15 PM 522 Views
I think it all really has to do with reasonable doubt Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 01:08:24 PM 840 Views
The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 06:52:17 PM 699 Views
So, you prefer "guilty until proven innocent"? Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 06:54:56 PM 700 Views
Yes, and I also eat babies for breakfast and make sure I kick at least one puppy a day *facepalm* Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:13:11 PM 969 Views
Nope, you have the US legal system COMPLETELY backwards. *NM* HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:54:51 PM 499 Views
No. You are completely wrong. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:07:25 PM 719 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:18:36 PM 776 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:21:42 PM 804 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:30:39 PM 812 Views
The kid decided to beat a man who had a gun and got shot for it random thoughts - 15/07/2013 03:46:38 AM 834 Views
In a sane world, here is how their interaction plays out Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:44:26 PM 793 Views
Yes. And the fact that he didn't simply ask him what he was doing, tells me he was racial profiling MonCul - 15/07/2013 08:59:41 PM 789 Views
The only way that statement makes sense is if it is sarcasm random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:46:59 PM 738 Views
You are suggesting that it is better to shoot first rather than engage in diplomacy Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:05:32 PM 792 Views
And you continue to ignore all the evidence that supports the theory that Martin attacked Zimmerman HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:20:55 PM 776 Views
You are defending a known liar with a history of domestic violence Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:23:11 PM 846 Views
Look at A2K's post below Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:34:11 PM 843 Views
Actually I am not defending anyone (except the rule of law). HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:00:38 PM 791 Views
You keep insisting that Martin started the fight, giving him no chance of his own self-defense right Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 09:25:17 PM 754 Views
Please, Please, PLEASE actually read the laws of Florida that I have posted a link to for you. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 09:41:15 PM 780 Views
I have read the laws you linked to, I fail to see how they cannot also apply to Martin Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 10:40:46 PM 743 Views
You failed to identify any laws. *NM* Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 10:49:20 PM 450 Views
I saved it for the reply to Isaac below if you really need it *NM* Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 11:07:53 PM 586 Views
Re: I have read the laws you linked to, I fail to see how they cannot also apply to Martin HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 03:41:58 AM 764 Views
And tomorrow I get to preach about the Good Samaritan. Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:26:50 AM 1012 Views
Where's your forgiveness?? Judge not lest ye be judged. Cannoli - 14/07/2013 07:10:14 PM 782 Views
Did I say a thing about Zimmerman? No. Dannymac - 14/07/2013 08:44:26 PM 920 Views
Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. Which neighborhood watch were you referring to? Cannoli - 15/07/2013 12:46:44 AM 879 Views
Float your concept of grace in front of your priest sometime. Dannymac - 15/07/2013 04:31:34 AM 749 Views
Danny... Urza - 15/07/2013 01:32:03 PM 846 Views
What concept of grace is that? Where did I discuss anything remotely touching on grace? Cannoli - 19/07/2013 12:10:12 PM 753 Views
Time to climb to the roof of the city morgue and light the Dexter signal. *NM* Mndrew - 15/07/2013 04:41:35 AM 551 Views
You'd think the rain of venom in here would make everyone's soapbox too slippery to stand on Isaac - 15/07/2013 01:05:41 PM 771 Views
+1 *NM* Macharius - 15/07/2013 06:40:15 PM 530 Views
would that be true for most of politics as well? *NM* random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:58:33 PM 500 Views
Depends on the case, but those aren't individual life and death criminal trials Isaac - 16/07/2013 01:52:00 PM 714 Views
when the president gets involved it is safe to polotics are at play. random thoughts - 16/07/2013 06:23:54 PM 757 Views
That's not an unfair remark but it justifies criticizing him, not also getting involved in the case Isaac - 16/07/2013 06:59:53 PM 775 Views
When a case shows glaring holes in the law, it should by nature cause those laws to be reconsidered Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:18:57 PM 871 Views
I'm not sure what those 'glaring holes' are, but a specific person shouldn't be needed to show them Isaac - 16/07/2013 08:18:38 PM 773 Views
To assist you with Isaac's request, here is the link to the Laws in Florida HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:23:14 PM 786 Views
It is a bit difficult to not use the case when the specificity of the case is the problem.... Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 11:06:59 PM 840 Views
I sympathize with that but I think it remains a moral necessity to do so Isaac - 17/07/2013 12:14:39 AM 907 Views
Re: I sympathize with that but I think it remains a moral necessity to do so Jay Sherman - 17/07/2013 05:29:56 PM 893 Views
You are asking for what already exists, and are/were in force at the time. HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 06:33:54 PM 903 Views
I think you've over-personalized this case Isaac - 17/07/2013 08:00:50 PM 823 Views
I think this case is simply the closest example at hand of a perceived lack of justice Jay Sherman - 17/07/2013 10:34:38 PM 879 Views
Re: I think this case is simply the closest example at hand of a perceived lack of justice Isaac - 18/07/2013 01:39:17 AM 1024 Views
Jury instructions HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 04:12:29 AM 974 Views
Jury Instructions 2 HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 06:22:33 PM 816 Views
Jury Instruction 3 - w/ link to pdf of model FL jury instruction for all criminal cases HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 09:51:47 PM 795 Views
I just want to comment on two points from your reply Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 09:47:06 PM 734 Views
I'm pretty throughly exhausted of this Isaac - 19/07/2013 10:46:22 PM 824 Views
Your logical error is failing to realize that me following you does NOT meet the statutes HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 04:01:52 AM 802 Views
Why do you insist on stating things that have been demonstrated to be false? HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:19:08 PM 588 Views
Nice. Legolas - 16/07/2013 09:01:50 PM 932 Views
Thanks Isaac - 16/07/2013 09:48:00 PM 764 Views
Well said. Avendesora - 17/07/2013 02:25:36 PM 929 Views
it is possible to discuss a case based on what the evidence shows random thoughts - 17/07/2013 06:03:05 PM 913 Views
Of course it is possible, one just fails to see how it can serve any good end Isaac - 17/07/2013 09:43:02 PM 777 Views
Exactly. *NM* Avendesora - 18/07/2013 02:08:25 AM 565 Views
That just brings us full circle to my orignal reply to you random thoughts - 18/07/2013 02:52:15 AM 822 Views
Re: That just brings us full circle to my orignal reply to you Isaac - 18/07/2013 04:09:51 AM 928 Views
are agree with your general concept random thoughts - 18/07/2013 05:20:41 PM 1055 Views
My concern all along has been what the laws actually are, and to clear the air of the BS. HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 06:06:21 PM 786 Views
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/frame_game/2013/07/trayvon_martin_verdict_racism_hat Avendesora - 18/07/2013 02:04:36 AM 873 Views
Good. The Shrike - 15/07/2013 02:11:12 PM 752 Views
Perhaps one day black people will have the same rights as whites in the US Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:30:00 PM 913 Views
Congratulations on making one of the dumbest statemets of the year. *NM* HyogaRott - 15/07/2013 09:00:46 PM 537 Views
You have tried retroatcively making Martin a criminal here, despite him doing nothing wrong Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 10:52:32 PM 810 Views
I really shouldn't bother but I will try one more time to introduce you to rational thought. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 05:31:12 AM 702 Views
So you support attacking creepy crackers who you think are following you? random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:56:52 PM 801 Views
The law suggests that if I fear for my safety, I am justified in attacking first in self-defense Jay Sherman - 18/07/2013 11:00:58 PM 865 Views
there is zero evidience to support that assumption random thoughts - 19/07/2013 04:25:15 AM 736 Views
There is zero evidence to support Zimmerman's version of their initial encounter Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 09:32:24 PM 797 Views
Sorry but you have your facts wrong Martin was identified as the person top random thoughts - 20/07/2013 01:32:00 AM 745 Views
Let's see - Martin was using drugs..... Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 04:56:13 PM 793 Views
Does that mean he should have been hunted down and shot? *NM* Stephen - 16/07/2013 05:22:43 PM 493 Views
He wasn't, so your question is irrelevant. Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 05:37:27 PM 718 Views
Funny how black victims are rare enough to be famous. Cannoli - 19/07/2013 12:24:12 PM 738 Views
Please cite the legal statutes Trayvon Martin violated before Zimmerman approached him Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 10:24:59 PM 829 Views
Do you have any actual facts to prove Zimmerman mad his story or is it pure bias? random thoughts - 20/07/2013 04:21:55 PM 795 Views
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