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#tellusatoday: Justice in George Zimmerman case?

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George Zimmerman's attorney plans to push the judge to drop second-degree murder charges on self-defense grounds. We asked on Twitter how justice could best be served. Responses edited for clarity and grammar:

Florida's "select, chase, pursue and shoot at will" laws will aid his cause.

-- @looiedl

Shouldn't he have to prove self-defense, with a jury of his peers?

-- @J_Dub23_1

A memorial in April near the gated community where Trayvon Martin was killed.

Charges should be dropped. Evidence, witnesses support Zimmerman's claim.

-- @coreshift

There should be a trial. Evidence supports second-degree murder and hate-crimes charges.

-- @Nevermore1976

DNA, forensics and witnesses do not support Zimmerman's claim of self-defense.

-- @RIPTrayvonn

Who's screaming for help on the 911 tape, Trayvon Martin or George Zimmerman?

-- @Delivery43

Justice works both ways. Zimmerman is entitled to a self-defense hearing. The evidence is in his favor, and he should have equal rights.

-- @PPacking

For more of this conversation, visit @USATOpinion or #tellusatoday on Twitter.

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