RE: Zimmerman verdict: Not Guilty.
July 19, 2013 at 11:19 am
(This post was last modified: July 19, 2013 at 11:32 am by A Theist.)
(July 19, 2013 at 10:48 am)Isun Wrote: I don't know if Martin was on top or on bottom It doesn't matter. Zimmerman created this situation. He initiated the life and death struggle. He is at the minimum guilty of manslaughter.
The fact that he may or may not have been in fear of his life after he created the situation, doesn't mitigate his responsibility in killing a child that was in no way a threat to society.
Based on this "stand your own ground" theory I could go out and pick a fight with you (what zimmerman did) and then pull a gun out when you respond to defend yourself and kill you. Self defense.
Sorry, but that is inexcusable that a law would allow that.
Quote:He is at the minimum guilty of manslaughter.The law disagrees with you and the verdict reflected that.
Quote:Based on this "stand your own ground" theory I could go out and pick a fight with you (what zimmerman did) and then pull a gun out when you respond to defend yourself and kill you. Self defense."Stand Your Ground" wasn't an issue in this case. Zimmerman's legal team argued for "Self Defense". Martin sucker punched Zimmerman breaking his nose and knocking him to the ground. Martin then got on top of Zimmerman, pinned him down and began punching him in the face and smashing his head on the sidewalk, (this was also verified by an eyewitness). Zimmerman was able to reach his gun and shot Trayvon in self defense. The jury got it right.
Quote:Sorry, but that is inexcusable that a law would allow that.Again, "Stand Your Ground" didn't apply in this case. The Defense team argued for "Self Defense".
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