gitana1
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Zimmerman had a gun that killed Trayvon, though. It doesn't automatically mean that if GZ had injuries and TM didn't--that GZ has a better chance of walking.
Example: Say I encountered someone that was swinging a crowbar at my head, and they kept missing with each swing--If I saw an opportunity to jump them (in fear for my life, to try and get their weapon),and I managed to injure them in the struggle, that would be my right to do so.
Even if the crowbar swinger ended up hitting me one final time, causing my death, I would only have the 'death injury' and he might have many.
Probably a dumb example, but at least "I" know what I'm trying to say. :blushing:
I got ya'. But I don't mean, that if Zimmerman had significant injuries, he was justified. I frankly believe he committed first degree murder. I just mean that it will be much easier to show reasonable doubt to a jury and he will be much more likely to be found not guilty.
There is a large percentage of our population who assume a young black male is an aggressive threat, at any time, regardless of who he is, what family he comes from, or the circumstances. Some of them will be on that jury. If they see photos of injuries on Zimmerman, how do you think they will vote?