06-05-2013, 08:43 AM
Thanks for posting the poll, F.U.
It was actually started over a year ago and a lot of evidence/info has been released to the public since May 2012; this isn't a poll conducted to render results which reflect how people feel at this time.
Still, though it's a very small sample size, likely participated in by people following the case on the internet (which isn't reflective of those who will participate in the jury), it wouldn't surprise me if a professional at-this-time poll was conducted with a bigger sample size and rendered similar results; pretty close split and strong opinions on both sides of the fence, imo.
I'm in the minority "not sure" with you.
Ive read the court documents, testimony, witness statements, videos/interviews and the defense team's statements (the State isn't giving pre-trial interviews and likely has evidence that will first be revealed at trial).
The comments and analysis by people not involved in the case are very interesting, but I need to hear the legal cases presented by both sides to make a decision on whether Zimmerman is guilty of Murder 2 (or manslaughter, if the attorneys request lesser charge instructions). This case isn't as cut and dry as some others, for me.
I wanna see what the state has to support their charges. And, I have a lot of questions about George Zimmerman's version of events, apparent inconsistencies, and the "reasonableness" of his actions. I want Zimmerman to testify and be cross-examined so we can hear directly from him under oath.
Most defendants claiming "self defense" testify on their own behalf. I think if Zimmerman was going to testify and was prepared to answer the tough questions under cross, he would have gone for Stand Your Ground immunity. I tend to believe that he won't take the stand or that O'Mara will wait to gauge the strength of the state's case in court before he and Zimmerman decide if George will talk or not.
Anyone have strong opinions as to whether George will testify or not?
It was actually started over a year ago and a lot of evidence/info has been released to the public since May 2012; this isn't a poll conducted to render results which reflect how people feel at this time.
Still, though it's a very small sample size, likely participated in by people following the case on the internet (which isn't reflective of those who will participate in the jury), it wouldn't surprise me if a professional at-this-time poll was conducted with a bigger sample size and rendered similar results; pretty close split and strong opinions on both sides of the fence, imo.
I'm in the minority "not sure" with you.
Ive read the court documents, testimony, witness statements, videos/interviews and the defense team's statements (the State isn't giving pre-trial interviews and likely has evidence that will first be revealed at trial).
The comments and analysis by people not involved in the case are very interesting, but I need to hear the legal cases presented by both sides to make a decision on whether Zimmerman is guilty of Murder 2 (or manslaughter, if the attorneys request lesser charge instructions). This case isn't as cut and dry as some others, for me.
I wanna see what the state has to support their charges. And, I have a lot of questions about George Zimmerman's version of events, apparent inconsistencies, and the "reasonableness" of his actions. I want Zimmerman to testify and be cross-examined so we can hear directly from him under oath.
Most defendants claiming "self defense" testify on their own behalf. I think if Zimmerman was going to testify and was prepared to answer the tough questions under cross, he would have gone for Stand Your Ground immunity. I tend to believe that he won't take the stand or that O'Mara will wait to gauge the strength of the state's case in court before he and Zimmerman decide if George will talk or not.
Anyone have strong opinions as to whether George will testify or not?