"Under Florida law, a person can lawfully shoot somebody in self-defense to prevent their own death or great bodily harm."
With a guy on top of you, beating your head against the pavement, who would not fear for their life?
If you think he will get a FAIR trial, I got some property in West Texas from where you can see the Brooklyn Bridge, you need to buy from me. $1 an acre.
Debunking the stand your ground myth
Whatever happened on the night that George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin, we know one thing for sure: The gun prohibition lobbies and their compliant media friends have been deceiving the public about Florida’s laws. Among the many deceits is the claim that Florida’s “stand your ground” law affects the legality of whatever Mr. Zimmerman did.
The assertion that Florida law allows shooting whenever someone believes it to be necessary is a flat-out lie. The actual law of Florida is that “a person is justified in the use of deadly force” if “(1) He or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony” (Florida Statutes, Section 776.012).
The second part of the law provides special provisions for self-defense against violent home invaders or carjackers. Neither of those is relevant to the Zimmerman case.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/apr/2/debunking-the-stand-your-ground-myth/
Did they finally manage to find enough kangaroos for this court?
Who wrote this crap?
That we even need a law that states that is about the most insane thing I ever heard. It’s like saying “You have the right not to get killed” Oh really? Well thank you for informing me of that. I was all set to get killed next time I get mugged.
On the other hand I guess it is a necessary law being that liberals are telling Zimmerman he did *not* have the right to defend his life. He should have accepted his death “like a man”. This world just gets more and more insane doesn’t it.
The trial is a sham. George Zimmerman clearly acted in self-defense and Travon Martin simply picked on the wrong guy to assault that fateful night. The local police had no intention of arresting Zimmerman but once the leftmedia glommed onto the story and played up the race angle, the Florida state prosecutor felt compelled to charge Zimmerman. As the trial begins, the race hustlers will be out in force, sending a pointed message that the ‘right’ verdict must be delivered or riots will ensue. We can only hope and pray that the jury will show some integrity (and guts) by acquitting Zimmerman but I’m not optimistic - and that is what saddens me about this case.
MSNBC has stated that they want to “own” this trial...in an attempt to get their rating back out of the toilet..Al Sharpton will be presenting a balanced overview of each day’s proceedings on his 6PM show..and he has hired Tawana Brawley as his inside the courtroom reporter..
“Under Florida law, a person can lawfully shoot somebody in self-defense to prevent their own death or great bodily harm.”
Case dismissed!
The actual trial, arguments and evidence will not affect the verdict. The only thing that is going to matter is the jury selection. Sad to say that’s the way it is in America today.
The witnesses who said they saw that will soon recant, for fear of their very lives.
Note the AP contributed to this story.
St. Skittles vs. The White Hispanic
Welcome to OJ Simpson #2 — “If da’ dude be white, ya’ convict, ‘ayt?!”
“Getting into a fight..” Is that how you describe being sucker punched?
Well that headline is sure “fair and balanced” /sarc
“Under Florida law, a person can lawfully shoot somebody in self-defense to prevent their own death or great bodily harm.”
Seeing this is a Fox article, I wanted to ask this question...Has Fox abandoned George Zimmerman?
Hannitty has not mentioned George for weeks. For sure Mark O`mera would have loved/wanted to be interviewed on his show
Fox most definitely had been planning on actually covering a lot of major hours of the trial, but now because of ratings bonanza on all Obama scandals, doubtful they will show more than a few moments a day.
Even here, I dont see any front page news story, or under breaking news...yes the reg faithful like Uncle Chip etc,
But, seems as if its taking back seat.
A lot of Fox coverage has been from prosecution point of view, Meagan Kelly has already tried and convicted him, I have no use for her
Fox attitude towards George may be a bit phony, was like we got your back George, but now you are on your own because we cant squeeze you in because of Obama scandals
Just how I see it, dont think Fox is going to cover it other than some talk over with trial in background for few moments on the hour at best, not as they had originally planned
Just how I see it