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Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
Given all that is going on, he should be. What all happened here, re-affirms in my mind, why I would not want to be part of a so-called watch team, and why, even though eligible, I have no interest in obtaining or carrying a concealed weapon pursuant to a permit. I had my "fun times" in my 20's with such activities, and will not be doing it anymore.
BTW-- When asked at the scene what happened by police immediately after they arrived, Zimmerman said Martin reappeared and approached him, so Zimmerman reached for his cell phone in his pocket to call police, and Martin angrily attacked him by hitting him in the face and pinning him to the ground. Zimmerman screamed for help, but no one responded and the beating continued.
A complete and total miscarriage of justice and another reason that the archaic second amendment be looked at.
It's akin to a person saying booo and then being shot as you felt threatened. How do you determine when someone considers an action a threat.
That is an emotional point of response. How was Zimmerman , a 27 year 'mature man' acquitted? Utterly baffling.
The miscarriage of justice was charges ever being brought with zero evidence of wrongdoing. The jury has to believe that the person in question, given their background/ability/health/etc. that they could reasonably be in fear of serious bodily harm or death. Further, they have to believe a reasonable person in that same situation could possibly be afraid of harm/death. If both of those are satisfied, it's self defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spafranco
why do you dare to even speak on miscarriages of justice when it's clear you know absolutely nothing about the law or due process?
Why? because you didn't get the result the media told you to expect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spafranco
Frankly I am pissed that the government wasted my money on a case that had no reason to be prosecuted. But that is life under the Obama administration.
How so?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spafranco
1. It was up to the prosecution to convince the jury of culpability. They failed to do that.
2. It was the prosecution who filed the second degree murder charge. A lesser charge of manslaughter may have yielded a different verdict.
In this case it's the Rick Scott administration. And you can avoid living under it by not living in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
I am not a US resident and I do not understand the nuances of US Law. Can somebodey please clarify whether being a member of a neighbourhood watch group is considered legally to being a member of a "A well regulated Militia" in the sense that the writers of the Second Amendment intended?
Scott appointed a Special Prosecutor to investigate whether charges should be brought up. Something which I was 100% against as the local constabulary already said there was no case. It was afterwards that the Obama's dept of Justice really applied the pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
Where would you suggest living? That bastion of free thinkers that is Chicago Illinois? How many Black Youths were murdered this weekend in Chicago? 3? 4? 6?
How many are out protesting about that?
While I voted for Scott it does in no way, shape or form means that I agree with him on 100% of the issues. I have never met anyone, let alone a politician, that I agree with on everything.
Assuming you didn't post that with tongue in cheek, no, there is no similarity between the two. Suspect you were just "funnin" us.Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Type