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[Jiro]

There is nothing here to indicate he would have waited in his car if he had not had a gun. I don't believe that would have been the case.

Yes I know. I was just saying that it does make sense to me and maybe a lot of you that he would have most likely stayed in his car if he did not have a gun with him but since he did, he must have felt invincible since he had something to protect himself from danger.

If you were carrying a gun, are you more likely to walk on any street with less fear than if you had no gun?

It's exactly same as psychology as the paradox of road safety (this was already researched and documented). The psychologists noted that the more advanced cars are with air bags, ABS brake, seat belts, crash sensors, etc... the more reckless drivers gets because it gave them a false sense of security that they would survive from terrible accidents. That's why they drive faster and recklessly. Are you more likely to drive safer if your car was not equipped with safety technology (ABS brake, seat belts, and air bags) than with safety technology?

 

[CSign]

He had a reason called self-defense. Imagine if he didn't have a gun, he would be the one dying. How would you stop someone bashing your head on the sidewalk many times? It can cause brain damage which could lead to coma or death.

Imagine if Zimmerman hadn't been following him and carrying a gun... Martin would still be alive and Zimmerman wouldn't be hiding like a coward.

It all goes back to Zimmerman and his actions.

 

[Reba]

... Zimmerman wouldn't be hiding like a coward....

Is he? What should he be doing? Marching? Holding rallies? Giving TV interviews?

 

[VacationGuy234]

Imagine if Zimmerman hadn't been following him and carrying a gun... Martin would still be alive and Zimmerman wouldn't be hiding like a coward.

It all goes back to Zimmerman and his actions.

Zimmerman may be fearing for his life, but that's not because he is a coward it's because his life is in danger. And, his lawyer(if he is worth anything) is telling him to keep his mouth shut.

Honestly, I don't think this is a case of a cold blooded killer. It's a case were two people didn't back down and it turned out tragic.

There are many things that could have stopped this, but that is all wishful thinking now that it has come to pass.

Personally, I wish it never happened, but a deaf guy from Boston doesn't get to make those decisions.

 

[Jiro]

Is he? What should he be doing? Marching? Holding rallies? Giving TV interviews?

come out and tell us the truth. instead.... his so-called lawyer and friend are spinning n' talking for him.

 

[Jiro]

Zimmerman may be fearing for his life, but that's not because he is a coward it's because his life is in danger. And, his lawyer(if he is worth anything) is telling him to keep his mouth shut.

Honestly, I don't think this is a case of a cold blooded killer. It's a case were two people didn't back down and it turned out tragic.

correct - this is not a case of blood blooded killer nor hate crime. this is an unfortunate case of a hyper-vigilant citizen who took it too far and made a series of mistakes.

There are many things that could have stopped this, but that is all wishful thinking now that it has come to pass.

actually there's just one simple thing that could have prevented this tragedy and that's "leave it to cops to handle it."

 

[Reba]

come out and tell us the truth. instead.... his so-called lawyer and friend are spinning n' talking for him.

Would people believe Zimmerman standing there telling the truth in front of a microphone any more than they would believe his lawyer saying it? Really?

 

[Jiro]

Would people believe Zimmerman standing there telling the truth in front of a microphone any more than they would believe his lawyer saying it? Really?

well I certainly hope he will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and I would believe his confession even if it throws my argument out of window.

 

[TXgolfer]

the fact still remains that lead investigator (homicide detective) of the shooting case recommended that Zimmerman be arrested and charged with manslaughter.

The fact remains he was overruled by a superior.

 

[TXgolfer]

I don't know how it happened exactly. What I said was that, "Zimmerman had no reason to draw his weapon." We know that he did, because Martin is dead.

Actually it's possible that Trayvon grabbed the weapon. Zimmerman did claim that Trayvon tried to grab it. Also we don't know when the gun was drawn. If it was drawn will his head was being bashed, I would say he had every right to draw it.

 

[TXgolfer]

Zimmerman left his house with a gun , he was prepared to used it!

And prepared not to. I leave my house with a gun every day *shrug*

 

[sara1981]

George Zimmerman Prays for Trayvon Martin, Says Friend
Trayvon Martin Shooter George Zimmerman Prays for Teen: PEOPLE Magazine : People.com

 

[TXgolfer]

Why are you focused on Trayvon? Why not focus on Zimmerman since he started it first?

It was not necessary for Zimmerman to pursue him and confront him. Why didn't he stay in his car and let the police handles it? He reported to police that Trayvon looks very suspicious and he's got something in his hands and his hands were in his waistband. It does sound like he's got a knife or gun.

Zimmerman started it? Heh

 

[sara1981]

Outcry mounts, answers few in Trayvon Martin shooting
Outcry mounts, answers few in Trayvon Martin shooting - CNN.com

What witnesses say in the Trayvon Martin case
What witnesses say in the Trayvon Martin case - CNN.com

Trayvon Martin killing investigation starts over
Trayvon Martin killing investigation starts over - CBS News

we will kept that news update

 

[Jiro]

And prepared not to. I leave my house with a gun every day *shrug*

would you put yourself in a situation that has potential to escalate into hostile situation or avoid it at all cost?

 

[Steinhauer]

Now the looting begins:


Police: Trayvon protesters ransack store | News - Home

:roll:

 

[Steinhauer]

Would it at all surprise you that burglary tools and women's jewelry was found in Trayvon's backpack?

Just curious ...

 

[CSign]

Is he? What should he be doing? Marching? Holding rallies? Giving TV interviews?

LOL, good point Reba :P I'd like to say go to the police station and be questioned further, but it seems they don't want to talk to him right now.

 

[Steinhauer]

Spike and others MUST pay hotel room, food, etc for those innocent elders. God damn it! Now I am looking down on Spike Lee. I refuse to watch his fucking movies anymore cuz he turns me off.

and have a bounty placed on him.

 

[airportcop]

would you put yourself in a situation that has potential to escalate into hostile situation or avoid it at all cost?

Yes as a matter of fact I do it quite often! Oh, and just in case you think I wouldn't do it off duty? Wrong! I would try to be a good witness at first but if someone's life was on the line I would jump in head first!