How do you become a member of the neighbourhood watch without knowing what your neighbours look like? At what point does being a member of the neighbourhood watch permit you to carry a gun? At what point does it become okay to shoot someone who poses no immediate threat to you?
If found guilty by a jury of his peers, this man deserves to punished by the full extent of the law in his area.
That's what I was thinking too, until I read the article again, and noticed it said he was visiting. It's possible he isn't there that often and the watch guy didn't recognize him.
Either way, that doesn't excuse his racist behavior.
And yes, I totally agree with you about intent. If anything, all he could "prove" was that the individual didn't belong inside the gates. That "justification" is NOT in accordance with Florida Castle Doctrine, seen here: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes...ng=&URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.013.html
So basically, if the above mentioned information regarding what Martin was doing is correct, then Zimmerman was in the wrong and should be thrown in jail.
On another note: I find it disgusting that someone who owns a firearm doesn't have the least bit of common sense to READ and UNDERSTAND the current laws in their state governing usage of that firearm.