The Murder of Trayvon Martin

[MaryPoppins]

When I said a wrongful death earlier, I was not taking "criminal" murder, but moral and ethical. While I wish he could be held culpable for murder, I am not surprised at this outcome. The burden of proof is high, as it should be.

[*winter*]

This is horrible and if it indicates the direction our country is moving in, I'm genuinely afraid for all of our children...

From someone with a military/civil disobedience background... Let's say that GZ really was fearful for his life. There isn't just "walk away" and "shoot to kill." Oh can shoot the person in the leg, so that they cannot pursue you, but you aren't killing them. This would have been a viable option- it's what we were always taught (stateside). It is not necessary to kill the person to ensure your own safety.

I honestly believe GZ will eventually kill someone else. There is something psychologically wrong with that man...

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by *winter*

This is horrible and if it indicates the direction our country is moving in, I'm genuinely afraid for all of our children...

From someone with a military/civil disobedience background... Let's say that GZ really was fearful for his life. There isn't just "walk away" and "shoot to kill." Oh can shoot the person in the leg, so that they cannot pursue you, but you aren't killing them. This would have been a viable option- it's what we were always taught (stateside). It is not necessary to kill the person to ensure your own safety.

I honestly believe GZ will eventually kill someone else. There is something psychologically wrong with that man...

I agree with all of this.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by MaryPoppins

When I said a wrongful death earlier, I was not taking "criminal" murder, but moral and ethical. While I wish he could be held culpable for murder, I am not surprised at this outcome. The burden of proof is high, as it should be.

The burden of proof is even higher when you have a ridiculous law like "stand your ground" on the books.