[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Apparently Zimmerman called in a 911 report of a suspicous person and then followed the kid in his car. Zimmerman got out of his car and chased the kid, which is one definition of initiating the confrontation. There doesn’t seem to be any evidence that prior to the confrontation the kid was doing anything worse than being a negro walking through Mr. Zimmerman’s neighborhood.

Again, I agree, we don’t have all the facts. Regardless of the facts in this particular case, Obama’s comments are creepy and opportunistic.

[bobsatwork]

There is a story going around which I can't verify (might have been Zimmerman's own statements to police), but it goes like this: Zimmerman chased Taylor, gave up, then returned to his truck when he was attacked from behind by Taylor. Again, there were apparently witnesses, so time will tell.
Agree with your comments re 0bama. As POTUS, his very first input is to ramp up the race issue. Disgusting.
Some people think the Nation is nearing a tipping point. I think we are well past it.

[kabar]

If you want to inform yourself, read this Q&A from the police.