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To: epicure who wrote (227763)	7/15/2013 10:13:14 AM
From: Alex MG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540753

surprised the defense didn't call on "Thomas M" of SI to testify since he obviously witnessed the event

To: epicure who wrote (227763)	7/16/2013 2:09:30 AM
From: Thomas M.	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 540753

He followed a teen against the advice of police. 1. Zimmerman did not talk to the police. 2. Following a person is not illegal. 3. Watching a person is not illegal. 4. Talking to a person is not illegal. 5. Zimmerman's did every person should do in his situation. A person who is on drugs and peering into windows at night should always be watched and reported. He could have retreated at any time. He could have let Trayvon go on his way. He could have stayed in his car. He could have run away. But he didn't. He didn't have to retreat until the fight began, at which point he immediately lost that option. Why wasn't Trayvon standing his ground? Because he was the one being attacked by a man with a weapon. He wasn't attacked, therefore he can't claim stand your ground. This pattern has been going on for over a year. Trayvon supporters lie, Zimmerman supporters respond with facts. Basing your opinions on lies is evidence of deep-seated cowardice and emotional conflict. For some odd reason, you and the other distorters in this thread seem to fear a man with profoundly pro-social and anti-racist tendencies while worshipping a degenerate, racist, homophobic thug. What is it about a strong social organizer that bothers you? Is it that his ideas are liberal but not completely in lock step with yours? Tom