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In reply to the discussion: George Zimmerman: God Is The 'Only Judge That I Have To Answer To' [View all]Tommy_Carcetti
(44,590 posts)As un-PC as it might be, the fact that he described him as "creepy ass" indicates he viewed him with suspicion and apprehension. Probably not someone he wanted to encounter.
When comparing the "creepy ass cracker" and "these assholes, they always get away" statements, perhaps the most telling portion that goes to state of mind isn't necessarily the "cracker" or "asshole" part, but instead the "creepy" and "they always get away part."
Also, for the record, I think it is possible that Trayvon may have thrown the first punch. But if it happened as a result of Zimmerman grabbing or attempting to grab him in order to attempt to detain him, I think Zimmerman would still be considered the aggressor in the situation and shouldn't have been afforded the legal shield of self-defense. And I think the fact that a) he said, "These assholes, they always get away" and b) the fact he got out of the car, armed, I strongly believe that is what happened.