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In reply to the discussion: Why is America still so ignorant about racism? Read this quote from a neighbor of George Zimmerman. [View all]uppityperson
(116,028 posts)ignore this (read the link). Why "it is at least probable, if not likely, that Trayvon confronted GZ in a hostile way"? What "facts" do you have to support this? Funny how you then go on to muse that Z thought those skittles were a weapon.
Since Z was stalking Trayvon, didn't Trayvon have a right to "stand his ground"? Or does following someone not meet that "stand your ground" crap? Z stalked Trayvon. T was concerned about it, per his phone conversation with his girlfriend. Z was told to not stalk him. Z stalked him. At what point can Trayvon defend himself against a stranger stalking him? At what point can the stalker then say "oh, I was scared for my life"?
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/17/v-fullstory/2700249/shooter-of-trayvon-martin-a-habitual.html
[Licensed to carry a firearm and a student of criminal justice, Zimmerman went door-to-door asking residents to be on the lookout, specifically referring to young black men who appeared to be outsiders, and warned that some were caught lurking, neighbors said. The self-appointed captain of the neighborhood watch program is credited with cracking some crimes, and thwarting others.nk=cpy