“And by the way, Zimmerman was described as a “self appointed” neighborhood watch captain.”
He was described that way by the press, and we know they lie. He wasn’t self appointed. The residents started a Neighborhood Watch program, had someone out to speak to them about how to run it and Zimmerman was chosen by the group. Also, at the time of the incident he wasn’t patrolling, he was on a personal errand. He was legally concealed carrying. The girlfriend heard some dialog between the two. If someone appears suspicious in my neighborhood, I’d likely ask what they were doing, too. That does not warrant being assaulted. At this point we don’t know what happened after the dialog and who might have been physical first. Please try and keep up and save yourself comments that ignorant. It would be nice to see some critical thinking.
Pops, I am using critical thinking, and i critically think that a kid being followed by some guy in a car who then gets out of the car and chases him has every right to be frightened. And if he thinks he’s going to be abducted, he might fight back. We don’t know who threw the first punch, or if Zimmerman identified himself, because the kid’s dead. Yes, if someone is in your neighborhood, you can ask what they are doing. And if they are walking on the street, they can keep walking. And if you start following them in the car and then get out and chase them, they may think you are trying to harm them.
The self appointed comment was on several media broadcasts, including Fox News. Sorry if I missed the ones wear the neighbors spoke up for him and explained more. I don’t think my comment was ignorant, but it bothers you because it seem we may disagree.
Regarding the "personal errand' we need more. Where was he and when was he there. Did he perhaps encounter Martin on that personal errand?