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Originally posted by SourGrapes
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by defcon5
I don't even understand their point. Purposely stating misleading facts is deception, so is purposely ignoring relevant facts.
Which is EXACTLY what the media is doing, while the DOJ and our President stir-up the hornets nests. I'm literally sick of it, physically sick of it. I've been feeling so depressed and hopeless recently. Sometimes, I wish I didn't have children. I'm scared for them and their future.
Originally posted by Willtell
That’s not true.
He was not doing what he supposed to do
They told him on the phone to back off
He got out of the truck against the command of the authorities
Tell me what was Trayvon doing?
Doesn’t he have a right to defend himself?
How would you feel if your 17 year old daughter or son was stalked by a stranger
Originally posted by bruteforce13
Zimmerman had been arrested for assaulting a police officer resisting arrest.
Originally posted by bruteforce13
His ex filed domestic violence charges against him.
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
I follow all of your points, if this had been a black armed adult who shot a white unarmed teenager, this whole story would be painted differently. I am a veteran and a participant in the martial arts, for me an armed man to shoot an unarmed man is a travesty, or an act of war. The debate on this subject has led me to believe that there are people in this country, that will accept overt racism in 2013, and this makes me sad.
The three incidents took place in Orange County, Fla.
In 2005, Zimmerman, then 20, was arrested and charged with “resisting officer with violence” and “battery of law enforcement officer,” both which are third-degree felonies. The charge was reduced to “resisting officer without violence” and then waived when he entered an alcohol education program. Contemporaneous accounts indicate he shoved an officer who was questioning a friend for alleged underage drinking at an Orange County bar.
In August 2005, Zimmerman’s ex-fiancee, Veronica Zuazo, filed a civil motion for a restraining order alleging domestic violence. Zimmerman counterfiled for a restraining order against Zuazo. The competing claims were resolved with both restraining orders being granted.
In December 2006, Zimmerman was charged with speeding. The case was dismissed when the officer failed to show up in court.
Originally posted by Question Fate
I doubt this wouldve been brought up if martin had a conceal carry and shot zimmerman.
no one knows what happened that night accept the 2 of them.
Originally posted by defcon5
Originally posted by LadyGreenEyes
This means he did NOT have to have ANY wounds at all, much less serious ones, for self defense to apply. What part of this is so difficult for you to grasp? Self defense and deadly force are justified to PREVENT great bodily harm or death. If you have no concept of the law, you should obtain some knowledge before posting such a thread.
"Castle Doctrine" and "Stand your Ground" are both irrelevant in this case.
Even without either law, going back to old self defense law, Zimmerman would still be innocent.
This is because he was pinned on his back, with Martin on top.
That effectively cuts off any line of retreat.
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
Provide me something better, Trayvon was armed with skittles and an iced tea, Zimmerman had a 9mm
TM
Originally posted by hounddoghowlie
just to clear up GZ arrest records.
The three incidents took place in Orange County, Fla.
In 2005, Zimmerman, then 20, was arrested and charged with “resisting officer with violence” and “battery of law enforcement officer,” both which are third-degree felonies. The charge was reduced to “resisting officer without violence” and then waived when he entered an alcohol education program. Contemporaneous accounts indicate he shoved an officer who was questioning a friend for alleged underage drinking at an Orange County bar.
In August 2005, Zimmerman’s ex-fiancee, Veronica Zuazo, filed a civil motion for a restraining order alleging domestic violence. Zimmerman counterfiled for a restraining order against Zuazo. The competing claims were resolved with both restraining orders being granted.
In December 2006, Zimmerman was charged with speeding. The case was dismissed when the officer failed to show up in court.
from this Zimmerman accused of domestic violence, fighting with a police officer
hardly a harden cold blooded killer.edit on 16-7-2013 by hounddoghowlie because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by BubbaJoe
Zimmerman outweighed Martin by 60 pounds, if he was not able to defend himself, he was due the asskicking he was receiving. If Zimmerman had not had a firearm, Trayvon would not be dead, didn't Zimmerman have some prior arrests? Why did he have a damn gun?
Originally posted by defcon5
Originally posted by bruteforce13
His ex filed domestic violence charges against him.
This cannot be true.
Any domestic violence charge requires that you turn over all firearms, and are not allowed to legally own or carry a firearm. DV charges also immediately eliminate you from consideration as a law enforcement officer (since you cannot legally own a gun).
Originally posted by defcon5
Originally posted by bruteforce13
Wikipedia and search for "Trayvon Martin" here's the real 'big scary kid: 5'11" 158lb.
Scary like a beanpole. That's from the coroner's report.
Sounds more like someone is vandalizing the wiki site.