I’m in a lot of hot water here for saying that Zimmerman should never have gotten out of his truck. But, in his defense, I believe Zimmerman says “OK” when the dispatcher says “We do not need you to do that.” He seems to have turned around within a few seconds.
No manslaughter. None at all— especially if it’s established that Martin attacked him— and that seems to be the case. (JMO)
“No manslaughter. None at all— especially if it’s established that Martin attacked him— and that seems to be the case. (JMO)”
As a CCW permit holder, Zimmerman should be held to the higher standard. Zimmerman’s actions could easily be viewed by Martin as threatening. Following a pedistrian in a vehicle at night, in the rain. Then as Martin leaves the road and quickens his pace to avoid or lose Zimmerman, Zimmerman gets out of his car and pursues him on foot, while armed. A good argument could be made that Martin was in fear for his life at that point. The pursuit sounds like a prelude to a drive by shooting or an abduction.
I guess I’m in hot water also. Terrible what the media is doing but defending Zimmerman seems pointless. Zimmerman has created a real ****storm for the responsible gun owners and CCW people in this country.
Plenty of us who think that Zimmerman acted stupidly, but that said, it is hard to argue that the MSM and the race baiters have acted downright evily, fomenting racial unrest and anger. It is totally within reason to think that Zimmerman acts were out of line, but that he may not be guilty of a crime. The more I hear about this case, the more I am coming to believe just that.