[Rooivalk]

There’s so much wrong in how this whole story is playing out and alot of cover up by the family members. I have no doubt the family is not being honest here...and therefore responsible for this mess we’re seeing as well. Somebody is behind them pushing this way off to left field!

I still haven't heard any of you Zimmerman supporters explain the authority Zimmerman was operating under that caused him to leave his vehicle and proceed on foot to have a confrontation with Martin

Zimmerman was acting as a volunteer neighborhood watch, and that means all he was authorized to do was to WATCH!

Maybe the gun in his pocket clouded his judgement?

[caww]

Well for one thing he was the commander of the watchteam there....and his job in the neighborhood was to “watch”. He was doing so while on an errand.

Zimmerman’s carrying was perfectly legal. There’s no evidence he was doing more then finding out what the guy was doing there. Many would have done the same thing when a rash of robberies had been occurring.....and why they determined to have a Watch Group.

Carrying a gun does not mean one is intent on using it....in fact most gun owners I know see that as a very last resort.

Furthermore it was not unitl Zimmermans cries for help brought no relief that the gun became an issue.

[sargon]

I still haven't heard any of you Zimmerman supporters explain the authority Zimmerman was operating under that caused him to leave his vehicle and proceed on foot to have a confrontation with Martin

Proceeding on foot was perfectly lawful for Zimmerman to do. The "confrontation" you are citing apparently occurred while Zimmerman was walking back to his vehicle, after having abandoned any pursuit (or following) of Martin.

No person needs to consult with any "authority" in order to move freely about his own neighborhood.

[Jonty30]

Probably not the gun.

Zimmerman strikes me as a guy heavily dependent on needing the approval of others. He was probably hoping to hear the words, “good job” by the police.