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Old 07-13-2013, 10:15 PM
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I'm trying really hard to remember that there may have been evidence introduced in the court case that we didn't know about.
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:28 PM
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In my honest (and possibly unwelcome opinion), the prosecution did not do the best job it could have done. From some of the things I read about the case, they were not doing the best job of proving Zimmerman's guilt.....
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:37 PM
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In my honest (and possibly unwelcome opinion), the prosecution did not do the best job it could have done. From some of the things I read about the case, they were not doing the best job of proving Zimmerman's guilt.....
Ditto

ETA: I do not agree with the verdict.
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:48 PM
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:56 PM
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In my honest (and possibly unwelcome opinion), the prosecution did not do the best job it could have done. From some of the things I read about the case, they were not doing the best job of proving Zimmerman's guilt.....
This was the feeling I also had. Casey Anthony all over again. "Guilty" but the prosecution couldn't prove it.
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Old 07-13-2013, 11:10 PM
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Can he be sued like OJ Simpson? I would sue for everything he owned plus futures earning from what he would earn from this.
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Old 07-13-2013, 11:11 PM
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I'm assuming the Martin family will file a civil suit...
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Old 07-14-2013, 02:28 AM
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I feel like one of the most naïve people in the U.S. I thought Zimmerman would at least get manslaughter.
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Old 07-14-2013, 03:08 AM
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I'm not surprised.
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Old 07-14-2013, 04:58 AM
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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.
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Old 07-14-2013, 08:45 AM
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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...
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Old 07-14-2013, 09:15 AM
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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.
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Old 07-14-2013, 09:18 AM
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^^^^ I agree *winter*. And I believe this will also cause a rash of similar deaths. IMHO,
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Old 07-14-2013, 10:18 AM
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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.
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Old 07-14-2013, 10:29 AM
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Any backlash should be against the NRA.
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