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[Intelligent Discussion] Zimmerman Trial
Samo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_Goetz - A similar case you guys might be interested in.
I would have probably done the same thing in that sort of situation (If I was being beaten).
The fuss being made about race is complete crap. The fact that the victim had drugs in his system is his own fault, though Zimmerman's doubts in the police probably led him to take action himself, which he shouldn't have done. Martin did attack first (Well that's what I've heard about the issue)
Whether Zimmerman got a short sentence or not doesn't really matter to me. Both are to be blamed. People really shouldn't be wasting everyone's time rioting over it. It's all ridiculous.
Lazord:
--- Quote from: Supertoaster on July 15, 2013, 11:03:56 PM ---I haven't followed this case very well. Can someone give me a rundown of what happened?
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Basically, Neighborhood watchman (Zimmerman) was quite suspicious of a 17 year old African male (Trayvon) and he's been following him around for days after being specifically told not to. One day they get into a struggle and ended whereas Zimmerman ended up shooting Trayvon dead. Months later a court session on Zimmerman's case ends up being ruled not guilty after Zimmerman claimed on killing Trayvon in an act of self defense while others think differently.
And all of this eventually sparked a protest against the absurd ruling. (When I say absurd I mean it as in my opinion to the ruling)
Osme:
--- Quote from: Samo on July 15, 2013, 11:30:16 PM ---http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_Goetz - A similar case you guys might be interested in.
I would have probably done the same thing in that sort of situation (If I was being beaten).
The fuss being made about race is complete crap. The fact that the victim had drugs in his system is his own fault, though Zimmerman's doubts in the police probably led him to take action himself, which he shouldn't have done. Martin did attack first (Well that's what I've heard about the issue)
Whether Zimmerman got a short sentence or not doesn't really matter to me. Both are to be blamed. People really shouldn't be wasting everyone's time rioting over it. It's all ridiculous.
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I dont know if race was a factor to Zimmerman, nor if the drugs were a factor. But the problem many people have is that he got away without any real legal repercussions for something that was at the very least, partly his fault. There was a lot of doubt as to how ZImmerman was actually beaten. He said his head was bashed repeatedly against the ground, yet his injuries were minimal. Its pretty clear to me at least, he exaggerated in order to further his plea. Martin did injure him, there is no doubt about that. But the appropriate response was hardly to kill him. Not only that, but the way Zimmerman was seemingly pleased and proud of what he did, certainly makes it seem as if it were a race issue, or that hes a psychopath (Yeah, the proper definition here. Thats unusual). A good number of people are also bothered by the tiny jury of six. They have every reason to be bothered, really.
Cake Faice:
--- Quote from: Degtyarev on July 16, 2013, 09:15:55 AM ---I dont know if race was a factor to Zimmerman, nor if the drugs were a factor. But the problem many people have is that he got away without any real legal repercussions for something that was at the very least, partly his fault. There was a lot of doubt as to how ZImmerman was actually beaten. He said his head was bashed repeatedly against the ground, yet his injuries were minimal.
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err, I don't think his injuries were minimal. It goes to show that you can't randomly beat the shit out of strangers and expect nothing to happen in return.
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Not that I'm agreeing with the judgment entirely but would a good citizen use drugs and attack a police officer if he would be following him?
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