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In reply to the discussion: What kind of person would think that Zimmerman had the right to... [View all]John2
(2,730 posts)and pay particular attention to the aggressor has to use all means to escape, before using deadly force. According to the testimony so far and the evidence, Zimmerman did not. THe only injuries on Trayvon was a gun shot wound and slight abrasions on his knuckles.
Zimmerman only had injuries to his head and face. He had no injuries on his hands or knuckles, which gave an indication he fought back. There is no mention of him swinging at Martin, only evidence, they were interlocked at one point on the ground. The more logical explanation is Martin was fighting for his life, trying to escape Zimmerman's grasp. A man fighting for his life and not landing any blows, don't make sense at all. The only injuries are blows by Martin, putting up a fight. The only evidence of self defense by Zimmerman is the use of a gun.
It was also a gun already loaded and in firing position. The very fact, Zimmerman went after Martin with a loaded gun in firing position, meant he intended to use it on Martin. His description of Martin on the 911 call alluded to him, Martin was dangerous.
If he thought Martin might have been armed and dangerous, he should have not pursued him or even left his vehicle for anything. He had prior instructions from community watch instructions and plus the advise of the 911 operator. Zimmerman is not without fault in what happened. In my opinion, that makes him guilty.