So how about that Zimmerman trial?

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Originally Posted by Daldolma [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

almost certainly nothing, but assuming you decided to pin someone to the ground and repeatedly hit them and threaten their life because they were following you, you kind of lose your right to complain if they shoot you

Right. As a civilian you do not have the right to strike first. Unless its a castle doctrine state and you are in your "castle" you have an obligation to attempt to escape the perceived threat. Martin was a thug, though, and used to using a thugs methods. This time on a guy with a gun.