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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear
none of the things you mentioned alters the law though ?
Victim was black.
Shooter was latino
Victim was crying.
Shooter called him names.
Shooter warned not to follow.
The law that will be ultimately used in his defense doesn't have any stipulations that match the criteria.
example.. it doesn't say " but you cant shoot if the suspect is black" or "you can't shoot if suspect is crying"
the law is obviously vague, it should be changed. The law should not be ignored simply because of public opinion.
It reminds me of when they charge children as adults. It is the most ridiculous thing ever. It is like trying a cat as a dog because cat penalties are fucked up..
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You're thinking way too much like a programmer. The law is not as black and white as you think.
Everything you named above is an aggravating factor and must be considered. And anything that Treyvon did to make Goerge think his life was in danger would be mitigating - resulting in a lesser charge like manslaughter - or enough to get him completely off.
If it was as Easy as you make it out to be then we mind as well throw out the jury system.