What George zimmerman should have done?

Answer 1

This is a case where the entire truth may never be known, and the verdict led to very polarized reactions. First, we do know that Mr. Zimmerman had a history of calling to report "suspicious persons" and that he seemed to regard Trayvon Martin as yet another of the people who looked suspicious. Questions have been raised about what it means to "look suspicious"-- but the answers so far have been very unsatisfying. Does wearing a hoodie make one suspicious? If so, then are white people who wear one (like the coach of the New England Patriots) inherently suspicious, or does this just apply to black people? Is being in the "wrong neighborhood" a sign you are suspicious? Trayvon was walking home to his father's house, carrying an iced tea and a package of candy.

From the call Mr. Zimmerman did make, where he asserted that Trayvon somehow looked like he was "up to no good" and where he said "those ****'s always get away with it," it seems Mr. Zimmerman believed Trayon was a criminal before he even got out of his car to follow him. He was in fact told by the 911 dispatcher not to follow Trayvon, but he did it anyway. If he believed the worst about Trayvon and followed him, carrying a weapon, perhaps it was Trayvon who had the right to be afraid and defend himself. But many irresponsible media commentators have claimed Trayvon was a "thug" (no evidence of that exists) or said that he "deserve it" (no unarmed kid deserves to be shot dead). We do know a fight ensued, but who started it is not clear. What happened after Mr. Zimmerman confronted Trayvon will always remain the subject of much debate. In my opinion, since you asked, he should have heeded the 911 dispatcher and not followed the young man. Had he stayed in his car, Trayvon would still be alive. All the rest is commentary.