What is sad is that the state of Florida let it get this far, and I mean that for both Zimmerman and the Martin families. This is a case that, had there been an arrest at the start, would never have made headlines. And if that was the case, I doubt he would have been charged with murder, I think it would have been manslaughter.

Although Zimmerman may have felt he was defending himself, why did he feel compelled to shoot? If the confrontation had become physical, obviously Zimmerman was free enough to get his gun out and shoot. Why didn't he just smack Trayvon across the face with it?