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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Actually, under the scenario presented, it would likely come out as self defense. If Z chased T and then T attacted, such that Z thought he was in danger, the self defense doctrine would apply. This is exactly why I think that a lot of the outrage is missplaced. The travesty is that the issue was not INVESTIGATED and that Z was not ARRESTED. It could theoretically turn out that he is not convicted. And if so, I would be fine with that. But he should still be put through the process. [/quote]

This is exactly right.  The lack of an investigation, combined with the (absurd, in my opinion) Stand Your Ground law could very well lead to an aquittal (or even no charged being filed).  [/quote]

There are so many scenarios possible.  The stand your ground law could even possibly not be involved depending on the nature of the confrontation.  Stand Your Ground only says you do not have to make an effort to retreat.  But virtually every self defense law in the country allows for an appropriate level of retaliation and defense if you are already being attacked.

I think the failure on part of the police probably stemmed from an initial thought that the dead teenager may have in fact been a suspicious individual and the deference given to Zimmerman given his "position" as neighborhood watch commander.  Inexcusable.

This will be very interesting as it plays out. [/quote]

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