[dillywho]

Many people have said that following Martin was not illegal for GZ to do. I think that goes to how he was following...perhaps menacingly? There was a man yesterday that was afraid on the highway because someone started following him and called 911. He was on the phone with them when the guy caught up to him and attacked. Did that guy break the law by following in such a manner as to instill fear in this man?

My biggest concern with GZ getting out of his car and "following" someone who he had already expressed fear of, is why? He had never followed any of the others on foot when he called about their suspicious behavior to the NEN. If he truly thought he was about to see a crime be committed, why didn't he call 911. That is an emergency and warrants a quicker response than simply dialing the NEN.

I don't care if GZ was not as fit as TM, he seemingly never made any effort to defend himself. There were 4 ladies approached by a carjacker at a Publix yesterday and they all fought back. One was even 80 years old! GZ was 28 at the time. Of course, this is something the jury will never know about until after the trial.

Sorry, but I just think that had GZ done what he was supposed to do and then gone on to his shopping errand, this would not even be a discussion and would never have become a political agenda for anyone. I just think GZ is not the sharpest knife in the block and wants so badly to be somebody. I don't think his childhood was any picnic, either. Maybe that's part of it.

I just sincerely hope that the jury does not have to live in fear for whatever decision they render. Too many people don't realize just what it is to serve on a jury and not have every analysis, public opinion, newscast, etc. at their disposal to consider. Their considerations are very limited and they cannot convict or acquit on personal feelings or courtroom emotions. Jurors have the hardest job of all and should have the highest respect from everyone.