“The same tape shows Zimmerman’s aggressive actions of following both in car and on foot.”
...as part of a Neighborhood Watch program. Your words are loaded and prejudicial.
“One was unarmed and avoided contact - one pursued with a gun.”
No. One initially avoided contact and ran like a criminal. The NWatch person pursued, waiting for police. Then what we know is that Zimmerman was getting the living crap beat out of him, before he shot the guy, amid screams for help.
Btw, the gun was legal and he carried a permit, something most FReepers advocate.
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Ran like a criminal????
Your slip is showing FRiend.
Exactly what should a teenager do when he is being followed by a stranger in a truck?
What would you tell your kids to do if they are being followed by a stranger in a truck? Go chat him up?
The kid did exactly what any responsible adult would teach him to do....get away from the stranger following you in a vehicle.
It speaks volumes that you see that as criminal behavior.
Oh, thank you for confirming that Zimmerman pursued him.
There is nothing to suggest that Zimmerman announced he was part of a Neighborhood Watch program. The tapes alone suggest that he was already in an aggressive, frustrated state of mind by the time he exited the car.
Picture this: It is 6:30 pm, some guy, not wearing a cop uniform or badge, just starts tailing you in a car, you have no idea who this person is and what they’re up to. Could be a kidnapper or a gangster or drug pusher for all you know. You’re 17, so not much rational thought going on.
Out of fear, you start speeding up. According to Trayvon’s girlfriend, he initially did not run, he just walked fast. By the time Zimmerman got to him, he was only 70 or so yards from his father’s house.
How is moving to escape some unknown danger running like a criminal? Oh, I guess because the person running is black? Right? smh