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Originally posted by IvanAstikov
reply to post by superman2012
I've made plenty of posts about the Zimmerman v Martin case on this forum. Start with the first one and educate yourself.
Thank heavens for the fact that the Founding Fathers recognized that the State, while retaining enormous amounts of power, still needs to recognize someone as innocent until proven guilty.
Originally posted by intrptr
reply to post by Gazrok
"We don't need you to do that", is WAY different than "DO NOT DO THAT".
Thanks for clarifying that George was attacked "later". Still think dispatch was trying to prevent a confrontation.
Things are different from state to state too. Where I live I have direct experience with a thousand "security guards" that are subservient to the local pd. As a dumpster diver I was aware of the "rules" that apply. The guards job is to observe the "perpetrators" from a distance, maintain eye contact and stay on the line, as police are on the away. They aren't to approach or confront "suspects". If confronted they are to retreat.
George was "neighborhood watch", but I think the same general "rules" still apply. I don't live in Florida, though.
Originally posted by conspiracy nut
if you tell a cop you are going nowhere in particular 4-5 states away from where you live that is suspicious,
so its ok for zimmerman to tell a cop he's going nowhere in particular but he calls the cops on trayvon for walking through the neighborhood?
its not just race baiters who are upset with the zimmerman verdict or initial lack of charges, get over it.
If someone wants to create the quiz questions, I'll challenge you to a knowledge test on this topic
If someone wants to create the quiz questions, I'll challenge you to a knowledge test on this topic.
If someone wants to create the quiz questions, I'll challenge you to a knowledge test on this topic.
If someone wants to create the quiz questions, I'll challenge you to a knowledge test on this topic.
NOT that I understood every legal ramification surrounding this case.
It's not unlawful to detain someone while evidence is being sought, otherwise cops would never be able to hold anyone in custody until they'd done a full investigation. A full investigation hadn't been carriied out when Zimmerman was released
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Originally posted by conspiracy nut
if you tell a cop you are going nowhere in particular 4-5 states away from where you live that is suspicious,
This isn't Nazi Germany where you need 'papers' to travel, sightsee, or find a place to relocate to.
so its ok for zimmerman to tell a cop he's going nowhere in particular but he calls the cops on trayvon for walking through the neighborhood?
Different situation. Zimmerman called in suspicious activity like a neighborhood watch was supposed to. Martin didn't have to explain what he was doing. Neither did Zimmerman in Texas.
its not just race baiters who are upset with the zimmerman verdict or initial lack of charges, get over it.
Not 'just' ... but the race baiters are. And those that didn't like the way the trial turned out.
And don't tell me to 'get over it' .. . ... tell that to those who didn't like the verdict.
They are the ones whining about it. Turns out Martin was a thug and Zimmerman shot in
self defense. Those are the facts. Get over it.
f i was a cop i would have pulled him out and searched his vehicle with that kind of answer.