Anger + Sadness = RAGE

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by crakjak

With the history of the neighborhood, it is completely understandable that Zimmerman would take note of a young black man in the area. If the facts support his story with Martin jumping him, it is simply a perfect storm for a sad outcome. Zimmerman could reasonably assume that Martin was up to no good, young black men were regularly terrorizing the neighborhood. Martin may not have known the history, and very well may have not had any bad intentions, may have simply decide to "whoop up on this stranger checking him out". Zimmerman not knowing who are what he was dealing with, simply defended himself. He had been advised to "get a gun" by a police officer, it is perfectly reasonable that he would want protect himself, if he was in charge of the neighborhood watch. If it can be established that he was out to kill a young black man, then the charge is right, however, there is no known evidence to support that as fact. Sharpton and the race agitators, ignore the bad behavior of their own community, for their own power and influence. If the "special prosecutor" has over charged and falsely raised expectations of a conviction she and those that support her will be responsible for any over reaction of the black community if Zimmerman is acquitted.

I am understanding that if Zimmerman was the "provacateur", "Stand Your Ground" would not apply in this case. BUT, if Martin was the first aggressor, Zimmerman can still stand with "Self-Defense".