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Trayvon Martin

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Rocket River, Mar 10, 2012.

  1. Granville

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    First you have no proof that Zimmerman ran after
    Martin and second no proof that Martin wouldn't have killed Zimmerman during the fight if he hadnt been shot.
     
  2. KingCheetah

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    I agree, but after the monster cluster**** of the Casey Anthony trial I suspect the prosecution has some strong evidence they haven't released yet.

    However, I still don't see Zimmerman getting convicted on a murder two.
     
  3. FranchiseBlade

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    So would you choose to never work again?
     
  4. Granville

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    I don't recall saying that I am a beggar.

    You said give beggars what they want. In this country we have systems that help them get what they need. If you are given everything that you want where is the motivation to work. Wanting a better life for your family is what motivates most people to succeed.
     
  5. FranchiseBlade

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    Guess what, you aren't the only person who wouldn't want to be a beggar which is why people will work even if beggars are given to liberally. I think most people feel better about themselves when they have a job to do.

    Bottom line is most people don't want to be a beggar. Working and earning gives you more choice, and freedom. Those are things people will work for.
     
  6. Air Langhi

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    What about the 911 where he said he was chasing after him?
     
  7. Granville

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    Following automatically equals running after (as you stated in your post)?
     
  8. Granville

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    I still don't think you are actually helping a beggar if you give him everything that he wants. You are setting him up for continued failure.

    You're looking like someone who is bored looking to nit pick random statements to give you something to do.
     
  9. FranchiseBlade

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    What a great observation. You know what you look like? J/K

    I was just curious why you thought nobody would work, and if it was because that's what you would do.

    If a person is starving and they get food, it is helping them. It doesn't mean they can't also learn to work or whatever. But most beggars I see wouldn't be able to hold a job, because of various mental illnesses.
     
  10. Granville

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    You still cant comprehend the difference between need and want?
     
  11. FranchiseBlade

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    I definitely understand the difference.
     
  12. KingCheetah

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    Zimmy, 50 grand already out of your defense fund for 'rent or whatever'... that's inappropriate money management - brah.
    _____

    George Zimmerman had $200,000 support fund, attorney acknowledges

    O'Mara said that Zimmerman had already used roughly $50,000 of the money "for living expenses -- rent or whatever," and that the remaining $150,000 was now in a separate trust account under O'Mara's control.

    Last week, George Zimmerman's family told a Florida judge that they had very little money with which to help the alleged murderer make bond.

    But as it turns out, Zimmerman had in fact raised more than $200,000 from supporters on a website and PayPal account he established. That new development, divulged by Zimmerman's attorney at a hearing Friday, could prompt Seminole County Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr. to increase the $150,000 bond he set earlier -- though the judge said that he wanted to know more about who controls the money before ruling on the matter.

    full article
     
  13. Dairy Ashford

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    I don't care much about this considering even if he's acquitted his working life is somewhat over.
     
  14. mc mark

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    Hey he can write a book. Maybe even a movie.
     
  15. apollo33

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    I agree, I actually somewhat feel bad for him, aquitted or not, all this excessive media attention has ruined the rest of his life.
     
  16. rocketsjudoka

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    If he is acquitted he can probably make a lot of money as a poster child for the NRA. As mc mark is saying he can probably get a book deal and do a speakers tour.
     
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    http://globalgrind.com/news/Angela-...Murder-Case-trial-photos-details?gpage=3#gtop

    It'll be interesting to see what is released. We'll know what prompted the murder 2 charge in a few days.
     
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    Not enough evidence yet to verify.

    Also, the mention of Trayvon Martin was from a search of twitter.

    note: I think that the quotation "indicating laughter" from the twitter post means that someone typed "LOL"

    bigtexxx, given your new commitment to waiting for facts before passing judgment on a case, I'm surprised that you were convinced of this connection so easily. Was it a temporary lapse in your newly-acquired dedication to reserving judgment?
     
  20. gifford1967

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    Are you sure the whites weren't selling drugs or wearing hoodies.

    I need more facts

    I detect bias from the author
     

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