Trayvon Martin shooting: Zimmerman says Trayvon decked him, then began hammering him

[peplaw06]

Or there'd be nothing right now. Not only because we'd have 2 sides of the story to tell but also because it's doubtful he'd have been so brazen to chase after a person he suspected of being a criminal.

But he wuz scared for his life!

 

[JBond]

But he wuz scared for his life!

You would just allow yourself to be beaten?

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

If the neighbors are saying quit playing grab ass you two and They called the cops then yes.


You can't put a 17 year old in reasonable fear of his death and then kill him when he stands his ground.

 

[2233boys]

You would just allow yourself to be beaten?

Fight back but use your fists. The guy would have never followed him if he didn't have the gun. He put himself in that situation and was getting beat up and decided to pull a gun. He had other other options. His injuries weren't life threatening, and he was hardly being beaten to death. Fight back with your fists, your a grown armed man fighting a teenager.

 

[NoDak]

Now 17 year old Trayvon is a boxing legend.

Yes. Because that's what I said and/or implied. Derp.

He was mentioning strictly weight like it was some sort of handicap. Just pointing out how retarded that is. Not surprised you bit on that angle, tho.


Remember those straws we were talking about earlier? Still haven't quite got 'em grasped, huh?

 

[JBond]

Fight back but use your fists. The guy would have never followed him if he didn't have the gun. He put himself in that situation and was getting beat up and decided to pull a gun. He had other other options. His injuries weren't life threatening, and he was hardly being beaten to death. Fight back with your fists, your grown armed man fighting a teenager.

Sure thing internet tough guy. He felt having his head smashed was life threatening. You are insane if you believe you know exactly what happened and if GZ should fear for his life.

 

[2233boys]

Sure thing internet tough guy. He felt having his head smashed was life threatening. You are insane if you believe you know exactly what happened and if GZ should fear for his life.

Internet tough guy, makes no sense par for the course coming from you.

No stitches, no concussion (that I've heard), no broken nose, yeah he feared for his life irrationally and shot an unarmed kid because of a situation he helped create.

 

[Iamtdg]

I believe that GZ created the situation by following him, but the idea that once he got into a situation where his head was being slammed into the ground he should just throw the gun away and fight like a man is ridiculous.

 

[Irving Cowboy]

No stitches, no concussion (that I've heard), no broken nose, yeah he feared for his life irrationally and shot an unarmed kid because of a situation he helped create.

What would you have done with Martin sitting on top of you like he was Zimmerman? Just curious because I'm pretty sure I already know what I'm going to hear. Iamtdg check your PMs.

 

[dbair1967]

I'm not going to indulge you in your outlandish conspiracy theories.

 

[Hoofbite]

I believe that GZ created the situation by following him, but the idea that once he got into a situation where his head was being slammed into the ground he should just throw the gun away and fight like a man is ridiculous.

But is that justifiable use?

Creating a situation and then when that situation gets out of your hands, promptly ending it with a weapon?

 

[iceberg]

But is that justifiable use?

Creating a situation and then when that situation gets out of your hands, promptly ending it with a weapon?

wouldn't trayvon peering into houses also help create the situation? yes, it's only zimmermans testimony and no, we can't look at trayvons history, but outside that both sides can only speculate.

 

[2233boys]

What would you have done with Martin sitting on top of you like he was Zimmerman? Just curious because I'm pretty sure I already know what I'm going to hear. Iamtdg check your PMs.

I wouldn't have been in that situation. But I have answered that, he should have fought back with his fists.

 

[iceberg]

I wouldn't have been in that situation. But I have answered that, he should have fought back with his fists.

unless he (trayvon) saw the gun and was going for it. i'm not sure what happened that night and i'd like to have more witnesses around to help verify or refute. but we don't. it just seems the trial has already taken place in the media and now people just see what supports their verdict.

 

[Irving Cowboy]

I wouldn't have been in that situation.

Exactly what I thought you would say.

 

[2233boys]

I believe that GZ created the situation by following him, but the idea that once he got into a situation where his head was being slammed into the ground he should just throw the gun away and fight like a man is ridiculous.

No one said throw the gun away.

 

[2233boys]

Exactly what I thought you would say.

That wasn't all I said

 

[Irving Cowboy]

That wasn't all I said

The second part of your answer wasn't realistic. That's why I disregarded it.

 

[Iamtdg]

But is that justifiable use?

Creating a situation and then when that situation gets out of your hands, promptly ending it with a weapon?

It's hard to say who went after who first. So, I can't answer your question.

I've said that GZ shouldn't have followed him, but if TM went after him instead of running the other way and started beating his head on the pavement, I can see justification for shooting him.

Now, if GZ started the actual confrontation he should be found guilty.

 

[Iamtdg]

No one said throw the gun away.

So, he should keep the gun in his hand and tell him "BAD KITTEH!" and hope he gets off him?