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Attorney for George Zimmerman seeks judge's recusal
ClickOrlando.com ^ | April 13, 2012

Posted on 04/13/2012 10:50:44 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

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To: rarestia

What makes you think Floridians are better armed than Californians?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/health/interactives/guns/ownership.html


21 posted on 04/13/2012 11:37:10 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Unfortunately, by removing the first judge selected, however removed, one is often stuck with the next judge who may be, and often is, worse.


22 posted on 04/13/2012 11:38:15 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

This study shows Florida has a MARGINALLY higher percentage of gun ownership that Cali, 24.5 vs 21.3%.

http://www.usacarry.com/forums/general-firearm-discussion/9841-percent-firearms-ownership-state.html


23 posted on 04/13/2012 11:39:52 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: rarestia

If they think that race riots are going to win them elections then they are dumber than what I think they are.


24 posted on 04/13/2012 11:42:27 AM PDT by jveritas (God bless our brave troops)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

You are assuming that respondents were honest. Personally, when asked, I would have been a no.


25 posted on 04/13/2012 11:42:38 AM PDT by George from New England
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To: SoCal Pubbie

Tell me if I’m reading your link’s correctly, please.
Were the questions “ do you have a firearm in your possession?”?
Garage , truck on your property?
Was there in count as to how many one person might own?
I personally believe no one gives a true answer when it comes to how many or what kind, if they answer at all, truthfully.
I’m not quarreling with your stats but ......?


26 posted on 04/13/2012 11:56:11 AM PDT by GOYAKLA (Recall/ Impeachment Day, November 6, 2012. FUBO)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

LOL! It just occurred to me that I could get picked for jury duty for this in Seminole county. Now that would be a hoot.


27 posted on 04/13/2012 11:58:29 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (The Democrat Ku Klux Klan is alive and well - Ogletree, Sharpton, Williams, Jackson)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

---------Hot potato!

28 posted on 04/13/2012 11:58:43 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: taxcontrol
“Sounds like she is looking for an excuse to recuse herself. I'm thinking she does not want the headache of this case and wants to drop it like a hot potato.”

That was my first thought. If she is actually a competent judge, she has to know that the paperwork filed thus far is totally inadequate for a second degree murder charge. However, from a political standpoint, would you want to be the judge who throws out all charges against George Zimmerman?

By disclosing her husband's connection to the attorney who will do commentary for CNN, she gives herself an escape hatch without having to address the obvious legal problems with Corey's spin on the case.

29 posted on 04/13/2012 12:00:22 PM PDT by VikingMom (I may not know what the future holds but I know who holds the future!)
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To: GOYAKLA

There are lots more guns in Cali than people around here think, that’s all.


30 posted on 04/13/2012 12:14:31 PM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: Free ThinkerNY

On those connections it’s Mark O’Mara who should recuse himself.


31 posted on 04/13/2012 12:17:12 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel - Horace Walpole)
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To: rarestia

Or call Obama’s bluff. Stretch the proceedings out with pretrial motions and discovery until after the election. Any attorney worth his salt should be be able to do that in a murder case. Deny the regime its chaos.


32 posted on 04/13/2012 12:18:16 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I know way more about the Orlando law community than I care to.

They’re an incestuous bunch.


33 posted on 04/13/2012 12:20:50 PM PDT by Retired Greyhound (.)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

First, California has almost DOUBLE the population of Florida (21M vs. 37M).

Second, that survey is based on respondents who voluntarily say whether or not they have firearms in their homes. I wouldn’t give up that information to anyone, personally.

Finally, Floridians are significantly less hampered by regulation than Californians. Floridians are going to have a much more diverse arsenal vs. Californians, in general.

Does CA have SYG laws in place or even Castle Doctrine?


34 posted on 04/13/2012 12:27:06 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY; a fool in paradise

What’s her excuse not to recuse?


35 posted on 04/13/2012 12:30:10 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

I lost all my guns in a boating accident.


36 posted on 04/13/2012 12:30:38 PM PDT by USAF80
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Even Rush was saying today that the legal requirements to charge Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder are tenuous, at best. Zimmerman’s lawyer is going to have the court’s undies all bunched up for a while with pretrial motions and other various legal maneuvering.

I’m very interested in the discovery phase, personally. I don’t think the prosecution has anything substantive to use against Zimmerman.

Also, let’s be very clear about Stand Your Ground in Florida. SYG covers the old “duty to retreat” clause prevalent in many state statutes. Specifically, the duty to retreat is nullified provided the shooter is using his/her firearm to prevent the commission of a forcible felony. Hence the reason I’m interested in the discovery phase. If there are medical files showing Zimmerman was treated for injuries sustained during a struggle, there’s no way they can legally challenge his claim to self-defense.

And overwhelming majority of WHITE Americans agree that this little thug overstepped and confronted a legally armed citizen. I hope ballistics reports are shown during discovery to prove that only one round was fired and a second round never cycled into the chamber due to “someone’s” hand being on the slide during discharge. If there was a struggle for the gun, that’s another positive for Zimmerman.

IF the law truly plays this out the way it seems to have happened (based on extant evidence presented by the media), then Zimmerman will be acquitted. Unless there’s damning evidence present that the media has not yet discussed or aired, Zimmerman’s going to walk from this show trial.

I do not, however, believe that Zimmerman’s life will ever be the same. Having twice used a firearm to defend my life, I can personally attest that it changes you forever.


37 posted on 04/13/2012 12:35:07 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: Retired Greyhound

me too...I’m in Winter Park.


38 posted on 04/13/2012 1:08:08 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: SoCal Pubbie

We don’t call ourselves the Gunshine State for no reason. The detractors say it as a negative. I say it as a badge of honor.


39 posted on 04/13/2012 1:19:47 PM PDT by Dan Nunn (Support the NRA!)
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To: George from New England
You are assuming that respondents were honest. Personally, when asked, I would have been a no.

Exactly. I would be surprised if even half of those polled answered truthfully.

My answer would have been: "No, no, no and....oh yeah, no".
40 posted on 04/13/2012 1:33:34 PM PDT by kevcol
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