Does anyone think George Zimmerman is guilty of murder?

[VictorCharlie]

Well since we know Martin was unaware of Zimmerman's firearm then we do know that Martin would have assaulted him regardless if there was a firearm present or not. I think maybe that is what Lyle meant by it wasn't relevant.

[Fenster]

Well since we know Martin was unaware of Zimmerman's firearm then we do know that Martin would have assaulted him regardless if there was a firearm present or not. I think maybe that is what Lyle meant by it wasn't relevant.

Which means the possibility of someone having a firearm wasn't a deterrent. Confrontations happen regardless.

[VictorCharlie]

Well since we know Martin was unaware of Zimmerman's firearm then we do know that Martin would have assaulted him regardless if there was a firearm present or not. I think maybe that is what Lyle meant by it wasn't relevant.

Which means the possibility of someone having a firearm wasn't a deterrent. Confrontations happen regardless.

The link I posted earlier had a study showing the correlation between gun ownership and lowered crime not to mention the Brady Institute (pro-gun control org) had a study showing that firearms are used 10x more often to stop and/or prevent crime than used in homicides. We as an armed society see a net positive from our gun ownership but that doesn't sell newspapers.

Anyway, I agree, confrontations will happen no matter what we do. I'd like the ability to defend myself as needed and Zimmerman may be on a breathing machine if he hadn't been armed.

[Master]

How many accidental deaths have there been in the house?