re: #297 Buck

False. I was clear that I didn’t have access to any of the evidence to make the decision. I said that multiple times.

“I don’t know” is a fair answer if there is a lack of evidence.

However, there are two extremely compelling pieces of evidence that tell me that this was not a justifiable act - and neither of these is in any dispute whatsoever.

#1. George Zimmerman was armed with a firearm while patrolling as a (according to his claims) neighborhood watch agent.
Neighborhood watch personnel are not supposed to be armed.
#2. After observing Martin, and calling 911, Zimmerman proceeded to follow - contrary to the instructions given to him by the operator - and a confrontation occurred that resulted in Martin’s death.

If EITHER of these facts did not happen, Martin would be alive today. Zimmerman instigated the contact, as evidenced by his giving chase (documented on the 911 call).
Zimmerman had a firearm while in pursuit of Martin.