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Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Fox and Ravens Send a noteboard - 16/07/2013 07:30:39 PM

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The prosecutors charged him with 2nd degree murder. The jury didn't agree. They should have charged him with something more reasonable if they really wanted him convicted. But apparently he's not guilty of the charges brought against him. Maybe something less, sure, but that's not what the trial was about. He shouldn't be guilty of something more extreme just because he's guilty of SOMETHING.

He should still have to prove that his life was actually threatened if that is what he claims. Otherwise I could shoot you dead and subsequently injure myself and claim you knocked me down and attempted to rob me and I would be completely justified in killing you under the law.


He shouldn't have to prove it. That's exactly the point A2K made. You're saying he should prove it? Nooooot really. Is there doubt to a story that it wasn't in self defense? the jury believes so. Therefore, acquit. That's it. He didn't have to prove jack. He just had to show that there's doubt in the prosecutions claim.

And yes, you can shoot me and frame it to look like self defense if you cover up enough evidence. But of course you can. That's always been known. I don't even see your point in saying that.

Go Hokies!

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Zimmerman = Not Guilty Anonymous2000 - 14/07/2013 04:04:07 AM 1791 Views
Any charge, other than stupidity, was rediculous. *NM* HyogaRott - 14/07/2013 04:24:09 AM 508 Views
Stupidity+Death= Manslaughter *NM* Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:27:39 AM 479 Views
But hey... Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:35:11 AM 1013 Views
And THAT is the scary precendent this case sets for the populace imlad - 14/07/2013 05:28:03 PM 1141 Views
Oh puhleeze... can you get any more rediculous? *NM* HyogaRott - 14/07/2013 07:22:52 PM 631 Views
HyogaRott baby, you are hurting me here. Can you please stop this? Stephen - 14/07/2013 11:29:00 PM 896 Views
If inline spellcheck doesn't catch it, I probably won't either. HyogaRott - 15/07/2013 06:29:29 AM 828 Views
Re: And THAT is the scary precendent this case sets for the populace Cannoli - 14/07/2013 07:32:26 PM 942 Views
you really are small minded little bigot random thoughts - 15/07/2013 03:57:01 AM 916 Views
+1 - Seriously has imlad always been this nuts? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 15/07/2013 04:32:33 AM 542 Views
Your reply is partisan and obnoxious. The Shrike - 15/07/2013 02:15:13 PM 916 Views
So it was okay that he was on top of a guy, pounding his head into the pavement? Cannoli - 14/07/2013 06:45:17 PM 918 Views
If you can believe Zimmerman's side of the story is 100% truth, I have a bridge for sale... Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:35:08 PM 1017 Views
do you have actual evidence to support zimmerman lied? *NM* random thoughts - 16/07/2013 05:43:42 PM 510 Views
Sure Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 06:49:20 PM 804 Views
Re: Sure HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:53:27 PM 956 Views
Re: Sure Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 10:07:13 PM 1001 Views
Re: Sure HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 03:26:15 AM 935 Views
Silly post - following someone around is not legal justification for physical assault. Anonymous2000 - 15/07/2013 12:47:54 AM 820 Views
And lying about self-defense should not be grounds for acquittal of all charges, but there you go *NM* Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:43:15 PM 561 Views
I think it all really has to do with reasonable doubt Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 01:08:24 PM 899 Views
The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 06:52:17 PM 764 Views
So, you prefer "guilty until proven innocent"? Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 06:54:56 PM 773 Views
Yes, and I also eat babies for breakfast and make sure I kick at least one puppy a day *facepalm* Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:13:11 PM 1031 Views
Nope, you have the US legal system COMPLETELY backwards. *NM* HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:54:51 PM 534 Views
No. You are completely wrong. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:07:25 PM 783 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:18:36 PM 838 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:21:42 PM 864 Views
Re: The burden of proof should have been on the shooter to prove lethal force was necessary Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:30:39 PM 878 Views
The kid decided to beat a man who had a gun and got shot for it random thoughts - 15/07/2013 03:46:38 AM 893 Views
In a sane world, here is how their interaction plays out Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:44:26 PM 861 Views
Yes. And the fact that he didn't simply ask him what he was doing, tells me he was racial profiling MonCul - 15/07/2013 08:59:41 PM 852 Views
The only way that statement makes sense is if it is sarcasm random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:46:59 PM 799 Views
You are suggesting that it is better to shoot first rather than engage in diplomacy Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:05:32 PM 862 Views
And you continue to ignore all the evidence that supports the theory that Martin attacked Zimmerman HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 07:20:55 PM 838 Views
You are defending a known liar with a history of domestic violence Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:23:11 PM 926 Views
Look at A2K's post below Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 07:34:11 PM 904 Views
Actually I am not defending anyone (except the rule of law). HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:00:38 PM 854 Views
You keep insisting that Martin started the fight, giving him no chance of his own self-defense right Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 09:25:17 PM 819 Views
Please, Please, PLEASE actually read the laws of Florida that I have posted a link to for you. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 09:41:15 PM 850 Views
I have read the laws you linked to, I fail to see how they cannot also apply to Martin Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 10:40:46 PM 816 Views
You failed to identify any laws. *NM* Fox and Ravens - 16/07/2013 10:49:20 PM 487 Views
I saved it for the reply to Isaac below if you really need it *NM* Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 11:07:53 PM 622 Views
Re: I have read the laws you linked to, I fail to see how they cannot also apply to Martin HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 03:41:58 AM 842 Views
And tomorrow I get to preach about the Good Samaritan. Dannymac - 14/07/2013 05:26:50 AM 1079 Views
Where's your forgiveness?? Judge not lest ye be judged. Cannoli - 14/07/2013 07:10:14 PM 846 Views
Did I say a thing about Zimmerman? No. Dannymac - 14/07/2013 08:44:26 PM 976 Views
Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. Which neighborhood watch were you referring to? Cannoli - 15/07/2013 12:46:44 AM 946 Views
Float your concept of grace in front of your priest sometime. Dannymac - 15/07/2013 04:31:34 AM 820 Views
Danny... Urza - 15/07/2013 01:32:03 PM 910 Views
What concept of grace is that? Where did I discuss anything remotely touching on grace? Cannoli - 19/07/2013 12:10:12 PM 826 Views
Time to climb to the roof of the city morgue and light the Dexter signal. *NM* Mndrew - 15/07/2013 04:41:35 AM 588 Views
You'd think the rain of venom in here would make everyone's soapbox too slippery to stand on Isaac - 15/07/2013 01:05:41 PM 860 Views
+1 *NM* Macharius - 15/07/2013 06:40:15 PM 561 Views
would that be true for most of politics as well? *NM* random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:58:33 PM 528 Views
Depends on the case, but those aren't individual life and death criminal trials Isaac - 16/07/2013 01:52:00 PM 775 Views
when the president gets involved it is safe to polotics are at play. random thoughts - 16/07/2013 06:23:54 PM 835 Views
That's not an unfair remark but it justifies criticizing him, not also getting involved in the case Isaac - 16/07/2013 06:59:53 PM 847 Views
When a case shows glaring holes in the law, it should by nature cause those laws to be reconsidered Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 07:18:57 PM 931 Views
I'm not sure what those 'glaring holes' are, but a specific person shouldn't be needed to show them Isaac - 16/07/2013 08:18:38 PM 835 Views
To assist you with Isaac's request, here is the link to the Laws in Florida HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:23:14 PM 858 Views
It is a bit difficult to not use the case when the specificity of the case is the problem.... Jay Sherman - 16/07/2013 11:06:59 PM 904 Views
I sympathize with that but I think it remains a moral necessity to do so Isaac - 17/07/2013 12:14:39 AM 975 Views
Re: I sympathize with that but I think it remains a moral necessity to do so Jay Sherman - 17/07/2013 05:29:56 PM 967 Views
You are asking for what already exists, and are/were in force at the time. HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 06:33:54 PM 972 Views
I think you've over-personalized this case Isaac - 17/07/2013 08:00:50 PM 892 Views
I think this case is simply the closest example at hand of a perceived lack of justice Jay Sherman - 17/07/2013 10:34:38 PM 950 Views
Re: I think this case is simply the closest example at hand of a perceived lack of justice Isaac - 18/07/2013 01:39:17 AM 1082 Views
Jury instructions HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 04:12:29 AM 1042 Views
Jury Instructions 2 HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 06:22:33 PM 895 Views
Jury Instruction 3 - w/ link to pdf of model FL jury instruction for all criminal cases HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 09:51:47 PM 862 Views
I just want to comment on two points from your reply Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 09:47:06 PM 799 Views
I'm pretty throughly exhausted of this Isaac - 19/07/2013 10:46:22 PM 903 Views
Your logical error is failing to realize that me following you does NOT meet the statutes HyogaRott - 17/07/2013 04:01:52 AM 867 Views
Why do you insist on stating things that have been demonstrated to be false? HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 08:19:08 PM 657 Views
Nice. Legolas - 16/07/2013 09:01:50 PM 990 Views
Thanks Isaac - 16/07/2013 09:48:00 PM 823 Views
Well said. Avendesora - 17/07/2013 02:25:36 PM 986 Views
it is possible to discuss a case based on what the evidence shows random thoughts - 17/07/2013 06:03:05 PM 974 Views
Of course it is possible, one just fails to see how it can serve any good end Isaac - 17/07/2013 09:43:02 PM 844 Views
Exactly. *NM* Avendesora - 18/07/2013 02:08:25 AM 591 Views
That just brings us full circle to my orignal reply to you random thoughts - 18/07/2013 02:52:15 AM 877 Views
Re: That just brings us full circle to my orignal reply to you Isaac - 18/07/2013 04:09:51 AM 991 Views
are agree with your general concept random thoughts - 18/07/2013 05:20:41 PM 1122 Views
My concern all along has been what the laws actually are, and to clear the air of the BS. HyogaRott - 18/07/2013 06:06:21 PM 853 Views
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/frame_game/2013/07/trayvon_martin_verdict_racism_hat Avendesora - 18/07/2013 02:04:36 AM 932 Views
Good. The Shrike - 15/07/2013 02:11:12 PM 809 Views
Perhaps one day black people will have the same rights as whites in the US Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 05:30:00 PM 981 Views
Congratulations on making one of the dumbest statemets of the year. *NM* HyogaRott - 15/07/2013 09:00:46 PM 569 Views
You have tried retroatcively making Martin a criminal here, despite him doing nothing wrong Jay Sherman - 15/07/2013 10:52:32 PM 864 Views
I really shouldn't bother but I will try one more time to introduce you to rational thought. HyogaRott - 16/07/2013 05:31:12 AM 759 Views
So you support attacking creepy crackers who you think are following you? random thoughts - 16/07/2013 12:56:52 PM 862 Views
The law suggests that if I fear for my safety, I am justified in attacking first in self-defense Jay Sherman - 18/07/2013 11:00:58 PM 928 Views
there is zero evidience to support that assumption random thoughts - 19/07/2013 04:25:15 AM 798 Views
There is zero evidence to support Zimmerman's version of their initial encounter Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 09:32:24 PM 871 Views
Sorry but you have your facts wrong Martin was identified as the person top random thoughts - 20/07/2013 01:32:00 AM 811 Views
Let's see - Martin was using drugs..... Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 04:56:13 PM 851 Views
Does that mean he should have been hunted down and shot? *NM* Stephen - 16/07/2013 05:22:43 PM 521 Views
He wasn't, so your question is irrelevant. Anonymous2000 - 16/07/2013 05:37:27 PM 782 Views
Funny how black victims are rare enough to be famous. Cannoli - 19/07/2013 12:24:12 PM 795 Views
Please cite the legal statutes Trayvon Martin violated before Zimmerman approached him Jay Sherman - 19/07/2013 10:24:59 PM 892 Views
Do you have any actual facts to prove Zimmerman mad his story or is it pure bias? random thoughts - 20/07/2013 04:21:55 PM 855 Views
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