12-03-2012, 08:13 PM
(12-03-2012, 08:09 PM)Midwest Spy Wrote:(12-03-2012, 08:03 PM)Sphincter Cop Wrote:(12-03-2012, 07:56 PM)Midwest Spy Wrote: HotD, evidence will show that he feared for his life after being assaulted and having T on top of him.
Zimmerman was explicitly told by the 911 operator to “NOT APPROACH THE SUBJECT”, and he completely disregarded that. It is not surprising that when he did confront the Martin that a altercation took place. Zimmerman was looking for a problem, where none had existed. There is no proof at all, that Martin had committed any crime whatsoever during this event. There is absolutely no justification as to what had occurred that night.
The Facts:
It is not illegal to be on Neighborhood Watch.
It is not illegal to carry a firearm while on neighborhood watch with a valid Concealed Carry Weapons permit.
It is not illegal to observe and track the movements of unknown or suspicious persons in the neighborhood while on Neighborhood Watch.
It is not illegal to track a suspicious person even though a dispatcher has said "we don't NEED you to do that", since it is not an order from police to stop following. Police sources have already issued statements that Zimmerman was NOT ordered to stop following Trayvon, and was not legally required to do so.
It is not illegal to approach someone on foot to ask them their name and what they are doing in the neighborhood. While they are not required to answer, it is not illegal to ask. It is not known that Zimmerman even did this, but if he had, it was not illegal.
It IS illegal to physically assault someone, initiating violence just because you think they may be following you for some reason. Trayvon could have asked Zimmerman why he was following him or called the police to report being followed. Instead, all reports indicate that Trayvon chose to initiate violence against Zimmerman.
It is also generally considered illegal in most jurisdictions, even in cases of self-defense, to continue to attack a person you have knocked to the ground, rather than fleeing the scene, since a person on the ground can no longer block your escape. Yet Trayvon continued to assault Zimmerman who was on the ground (confirmed by one eyewitness so far) and in a manner which could have caused serious head injuries, brain trauma, or even death if the assault had continued.
George Zimmerman did not break the law. He did not initiate violence. He was violently attacked. Fearing for his life, he defended himself the only way he could.
Can you specifically cite in our Florida Statues; which title you have referenced this material from? Because I can quote you a specific title that negates your entire point.