I suspect that side is the entry point for Martin. And that is where Zimmerman first spotted him.
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Can’t really tell from Street View at this location, but at a lot of the gated communities the gate only keeps out cars. Bicycles or pedestrians just walk around it.
More importantly, Trayvon was not trespassing. If he had to take an unorthodox route to get in and out of the community, shame on us for making it difficult to walk somewhere instead of drive.
Back when all this started I suggested Z’s suspicion of M was partially based on his being on foot rather than in a car. Got chewed pretty thoroughly for doing so.
I still think a lot of Americans think being on foot is in and of itself suspicious. As someone who prefers to walk or bike whenever possible, I guess I’m a suspicious character. Lots of the comments on this thread are along the lines of “what was he doing out walking around?”
Hey, I like to walk. I even like to walk in the rain. Last time I checked it wasn’t illegal.