[jayswin]

Originally Posted by tendulkar23

I just don't see a case for defending Zimmerman's actions. He could have just pulled his gun out and the kid would have run away. He wasn't on the brink of life or death, he didn't have to kill the kid.

If Zimmerman gets away with this, it sets a dangerous precedent in Florida. Some idiots will carry guns and not hesitate to use them in physical altercations. Self defence is valid in some cases, but if you're following someone, it can be taken as a sign of aggression and it might make them feel threatened. Therefore, it could be argued that Trayvon was acting out of self defence. Zimmerman does not belong to any official neighbourhood watch group, he did not have any uniform on that conveyed he was patrolling the neighbourhood. It's normal for someone to feel threatened when being followed by a stranger.

The stuff cowperson has been posting is just outrageous. If anyone that has been suspended gets killed, we shouldn't feel bad because that person wasn't an angel. I know every time there is a tragedy, I look over every person's school records and I only mourn the loss of the people who weren't suspended.

It's just stupid that cowperson expects Trayvon to act in this perfect manner. He is supposed to flee when being followed, he is not supposed to ask why someone is following him, he is not supposed to wear a hood in the rain, etc. Why couldn't Zimmerman follow the instructions of the 911 dispatcher? Why couldn't he act like an adult and explain to Trayvon in a calm manner why he was following him?

Regardless of any of that, Zimmerman should not have shot and killed Trayvon. If a small gash on your head and a broken nose are the criteria for killing someone in self defence, then someone should be killed in every bar on saturday night.

How many times does Cowperson have to tell you, the kid was caught skipping school one time. Good instincts Zimmerman!!!