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Originally Posted by Nage Waza
I am really torn on this. Zimmerman thought someone was suspicious (based on Martin looking at a house that Zimmerman knew was someone else's and Martin quickly looking around) and called the police. I think that was reasonable. I am pretty confident police are called routinely for innocuous behaviour. Zimmerman's perspective was based on knowledge of criminal activity in the area.
Anyway, it appears that Martin circled back and confronted Zimmerman and as a result of something, Zimmerman was forced to shoot Martin.
I don't see that there was a race issue here at all, both people could have been any color for this to occur.
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I don't understand why you take his word for it. He is a proven liar:
http://gawker.com/5915139/george-zim...urn-to-custody
Why did Zimmerman get out of his car? He was looking for a confrontation (not necessarily a physical one, but one nonetheless). I learned long ago that it's better to walk away and avoid a fight. He bears at least some burden/responsibility of Martin's death. Stand your ground should not apply outside of one's home/car it goes against everything we are taught about walking away from a fight. Based on current laws and evidence he is most likely not criminally liable, however if being a stupid jackass was against the law he would be a lifer.