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Old 07-13-2013, 09:03 PM   #612
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Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen View Post
Yep, but incredible stupid decisions are not against the law. Zimmerman made a mistake following Martin, but he broke no law and didn't deserve to be beaten to death. He had a right to defend himself if Martin attacked him.
A couple of scratches and a broken nose doesn't equate to being beaten to death. In Canada I believe a self defence can only be allowed if you defend yourself in the same manner that you are attacked or words to that effect.
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