Following the dispatcher's advice is optional. I don't believe a dispatcher can tell you what to do and what not to do. There was no crime committed in not following the dispatcher's direction. However I'd consider chasing a random person down the street harassment regardless.
My problem is Zimmerman's account of being attacked from behind is not consistent with one witness: the girlfriend.
Zimmerman claimed he got out of the vehicle to look for a street sign and the kid jumped or ran out from nowhere and attacked him from behind.
The girl who was on the phone with Trayvon seconds before the incident suggests that directly before a scuffle took place, Trayvon and Zimmerman exchanged words. Unless Zimmerman was talking to Trayvon with his back turned (which doesn't make any sense to me) the two stories conflict.
The witness that claims that Zimmerman was acting in self-defense claimed Trayvon was on top of Zimmerman. That does not tell us who attacked who, that simply lets us know that regardless of who started it Trayvon got the upper hand. It's very possible Zimmerman started the fight, and just ended up losing. In which case he couldn't claim self-defense because he caused the conflict and in the state of Florida Trayvon doesn't have to retreat he can "stand his ground". Unfortunately we see where that got him.
Quickly and then I'm going to bed because I have to wake up early tomorrow: a problem I have with this witness that just came forward is that he told Zimmerman and Trayvon that he was going to call the police. The police have released 9-11 calls that contain information about what happened that night from other witnesses. None of those 9-11 calls are consistent with this witness' story, nobody called the police and identify themselves as this witness that saw "everything" and I wonder why? Did the witness never get around to calling the police? I've also received word that the FBI is investigating what they believe to be a 9-11 coming from Trayvon Martin in the seconds before the incident occurred.
I'm just saying that if I were the police and I recognized that this man had refused to follow directions from dispatch (especially when the directions were something as reasonable as not following somebody for no reason), I would not be so quick to release him after he killed said person. The 911 call gives a clear indication of his mindset and intentions. "These (expletives), they always get away" and then later "(expletive), he's running".
He had no intentions of remaining with his vehicle like he was instructed. When the dispatcher asked him where he wanted the police to meet him, he said they should call when they got there to find out where he was.
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I'm just saying that if I were the police and I recognized that this man had refused to follow directions from dispatch (especially when the directions were something as reasonable as not following somebody for no reason), I would not be so quick to release him after he killed said person. The 911 call gives a clear indication of his mindset and intentions. "These (expletives), they always get away" and then later "(expletive), he's running".
He had no intentions of remaining with his vehicle like he was instructed. When the dispatcher asked him where he wanted the police to meet him, he said they should call when they got there to find out where he was.
Not arguing, just saying he didn't have to legally do what the dispatcher says. Dispatchers are trained law enforcement officials. You could do the exact opposite of what they tell you and not get in trouble, you might put yourself in danger though.
I realize though Zimmerman had some bad intentions when he went running for the kid and running after him and chasing him is considered harassment.
I'm reserving opinions on the topic until the hysteria dies down and we can identify truth from fiction. Trying the case in the court of public opinion makes it more difficult for real justice to be served.
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I'm reserving opinions on the topic until the hysteria dies down and we can identify truth from fiction. Trying the case in the court of public opinion makes it more difficult for real justice to be served.
I'm reserving opinions on the topic until the hysteria dies down and we can identify truth from fiction. Trying the case in the court of public opinion makes it more difficult for real justice to be served.
If I had not heard the 911 call for myself, I probably would not have said anything either way. I think you can hear some things for yourself and know that it is wrong. Either way, I hope real justice prevails and that somehow something can come out of this that might save others down the road.
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If I had not heard the 911 call for myself, I probably would not have said anything either way. I think you can hear some things for yourself and know that it is wrong. Either way, I hope real justice prevails and that somehow something can come out of this that might save others down the road.
The Florida law that zimbo thought protected him will not protect him (hopefully) because he was the one who started the confrontation.
Being suspended for 5 days from school is easy to do in Florida. If he was THAT BAD of a kid, who wouldn't be able to be on the football team.
Truth is Martin doesn't have a criminal record. zim has a record.
Martin did not start this and so here is where the injustice may occur. A young man was walking down the street minding his business and accosted from behind. When he defended himself, he was killed and that is what makes my blood boil.
zim is NOT innocent, morally speaking, and if he gets away with murder, he won't get away-- unless he repents, which I am not sure what repentance would look like for a man who declares he did nothing wrong.
As for the pictures of Trayvon Martin, for all we know those are the latest pictues his family has of him. Neither I or my parents have a yearbook picture of me to this day and I've never been the one to take a lot of pictures of myself.
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The Florida law that zimbo thought protected him will not protect him (hopefully) because he was the one who started the confrontation.
Being suspended for 5 days from school is easy to do in Florida. If he was THAT BAD of a kid, who wouldn't be able to be on the football team.
Truth is Martin doesn't have a criminal record. zim has a record.
Martin did not start this and so here is where the injustice may occur. A young man was walking down the street minding his business and accosted from behind. When he defended himself, he was killed and that is what makes my blood boil.
zim is NOT innocent, morally speaking, and if he gets away with murder, he won't get away-- unless he repents, which I am not sure what repentance would look like for a man who declares he did nothing wrong.
As for the pictures of Trayvon Martin, for all we know those are the latest pictues his family has of him. Neither I or my parents have a yearbook picture of me to this day and I've never been the one to take a lot of pictures of myself.
Sorry Jermyn, the statements that are bolded are very much debatable, and from what I have read cannot be validated. I think the police witness saw Zim being attacked...
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Sorry Jermyn, the statements that are bolded are very much debatable, and from what I have read cannot be validated. I think the police witness saw Zim being attacked...
From what I have been told about the case, and from the 911 call that we have, I am confident that Zim was the one who initiated unwarranted contact.
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From what I have been told about the case, and from the 911 call that we have, I am confident that Zim was the one who initiated unwarranted contact.
You must be making reference to yet another witness. I am confident the grand jury will dig up all the available evidence. May justice be done.
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Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
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