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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Zimmerman was bleeding from his nose and the back of his head.  Witnesses heard someone screaming "help."  We can agree from this that there was an altercation that occurred prior to the gunshot and that at one point Zimmerman found himself laid flat out on his back, right?

Trayvon's clothes, iphone photos, hoodie, suspension, and [b]possible prior criminal activity [/b]do not have any bearing on whether it was justified to kill him.  As a corollary, Zimmerman's prior criminal history, record of calling the police, decision to follow Trayvon and even rampant racism do not have any bearing on whether at that moment he reasonably "feared death or great bodily harm."

This investigation (or lack thereof) has been a travesty.  The Florida statute is deeply flawed.  This situation also calls into question the rules surrounding concealed carry permits.  But I do think that it is too early and we are without enough information to make a call either way.  At this point, the outrage should be direted at the Florida police, not necessarily Zimmerman himself.
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#1-Other witnesses say that it was Trayvon screaming for help. Rather than believe one or the other, why not withhold judgement? What is your motivation in believing that witnesses that support Zimmerman?

#2-What possible criminal activity? There is NONE. Despite what some racists can't comprehend, Trayvon was not a violent thug.

#3-Zimmerman's violent past DOES have bearing on this case. Speaks to his ability to control his anger, likelihood to engage in a confrontation, etc.

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