(08-14-2014 10:13 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:58 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:56 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 08:07 PM)wh49er Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 08:04 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  I'll say this, I wish the self defense claim for a cop and a civilian were the same. If Zimmerman had been a cop in uniform do you think there would have been a trial?

Good point.

But he wasn't a cop. That's the kicker.

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So the rules are different for one human in fear for his life than another in fear for his?

Yes because cops are held to a higher standard and are trained to handle these kinds of situations. That's why 911 told Zimmerman not to follow. A cop however has the right to follow

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So did Zimmerman. So does anyone.

(08-15-2014 09:45 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 10:13 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:58 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:56 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 08:07 PM)wh49er Wrote:  Good point.

But he wasn't a cop. That's the kicker.

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So the rules are different for one human in fear for his life than another in fear for his?

Yes because cops are held to a higher standard and are trained to handle these kinds of situations. That's why 911 told Zimmerman not to follow. A cop however has the right to follow

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So did Zimmerman. So does anyone.

Really ? People have the right to follow and confront people while carrying a loaded weapon? That's a new one on me.

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Zimmerman had the legal right to follow… Whether it was wise for him to do so, another story.

He had every right to follow but not to confront with physical force. But He was jumped so He is allowed to Defend Himself. He was on Blockwatch. That was His Duty if He was Suspicious of Stranger. But to Observe and contact Authorities.

(08-15-2014 10:11 AM)CardFan1 Wrote:  He had every right to follow but not to confront with physical force. But He was jumped so He is allowed to Defend Himself. He was on Blockwatch. That was His Duty if He was Suspicious of Stranger. But to Observe and contact Authorities.

That is according to Zimmerman.

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(08-14-2014 09:02 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  I think it the part that fits a lot of cop shootings: Perp lunges at cop from mere inches away and in the 2 seconds it takes the bad guy to reach the cop, who is highly trained in self defense and other restraining maneuvers, unsnaps his holster, chambers a round, and fires an amazingly accurate shot. Not even Fitbud can do that.

You have been watching too many tv shows if you think that the Police and James Bond actually "chamber a round".

(08-14-2014 10:13 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:58 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 09:56 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  [quote='wh49er' pid='10994529' dateline='1408064829']
But he wasn't a cop. That's the kicker.

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So the rules are different for one human in fear for his life than another in fear for his?

Yes because cops are held to a higher standard and are trained to handle these kinds of situations. That's why 911 told Zimmerman not to follow. A cop however has the right to follow

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I'll agree with Fit on this... the cop is in a position of authority. Just like if it were a military veteran, I'd hold him also to a higher standard as well. They're trained to respond in a certain way.