[McBuff]

Zimmerman was not "following Martin," he got out of his truck and was walking toward the street to find the street sign. . .on his way there, he was also looking to see if he could see where Martin had run. It was at that time, the dispatcher advised Zimmerman, "we don't need you to do that" at which time, Zimmerman turned back to walk back to his truck and wait for the police. On his way back to his truck, Martin, IN FACT, had doubled back on the other side of the Apartment complex and assaulted Zimmerman.

Had Martin just continued on to the apartment, rather than doubling back, none of this would have happened. I could care less if Zimmerman is a sinner or saint. . .but that day, he was assaulted by Martin and Martin paid the price, end of story. . .same deal with Michael Brown. . .thug life has its privileges AND its consequences.

[cripplecreek]

Zimmerman was not "following Martin," he got out of his truck and was walking toward the street to find the street sign.

LOL lost in his own neighborhood.

[SJackson]

Zimmerman was not "following Martin," he got out of his truck and was walking toward the street to find the street sign

Don't know, I wouldn't have gotten out of my van either. Of course in my neighborhood I'd have a pretty good idea where I was. However even if he did follow him, that's not illegal, and it's not clear to me it represented poor judgement. It does seem that's his only action open to criticism, and from what was presented doesn't seem to be to arise to criminality. I think the police and prosecutor had it right the first time, but if the special prosecutor was going to proceed on political grounds, a lesser charge would have made sense.