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Originally Posted by Monkei
So using your beliefs, if I have an issue with a person who I do not like all I need to do is take my gun, follow that guy around until he approaches me and I feeling that my life is in danger can shoot that person dead? My action does not come into question? This is the reason and scenario that those whom were against this law were afraid would happen.
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If things had played out as you state here, Zimmerman would be guilty. Unfortunately, your statement is far from the truth. Zimmerman didn't shoot the person when the confrontation intially occured - he tried to fend him off and call for help to no avail. If someone is actually bashing your head against the pavement, you have reason to believe that your life may be in danger.
Yes, Zimmeman put himself in danger, but that doesn't give Martin the right to bash him silly.