Why are you so quick to believe Rev. Al Sharpton but NOT the Sanford police? Why not wait for the FACTS to come out. Just like in the Duke Lacrosse Case the media wants to acquit the white/hispanic without any evidence. Let the Justice Dept. and FBI do their job. But, I won't expect any kudos for telling you the FACTS here first.
If the shooter was BLACK you'd believe the version I have posted here in a nanosecond. Ask yourself why that is the case.
I'm quick to believe what is known fact. The known facts are:
1) Martin had left the house during intermission of a basketball game, gone to a convience store, and purchased Skittles and some ice tea, and was walking home.
2) Zimmerman saw Martin in/near the gated community, became suspicious of him, and and called the police. He had done this many times before, largely on black individuals in his neighborhood.
3) Despite the 911 dispatchter's request, Zimmerman exited his car and followed Martin on foot.
4) At some point, Zimmerman and Martin scuffled, with the result being that Zimmerman shot and killed Martin.
We also have an
as of yet unsubstantiated claim from Martin's girlfriend, that Martin was speaking with her on the cell phone and that he reported a random person was following him. He apparently reported that he believed he'd lost Zimmerman. The girlfriend says she then lost contact with Martin and heard sounds as if his ear piece had been knocked from his ear.
I've also read that Zimmerman is much bigger than Martin, but you've got me questioning that. I don't know for certain their weights.
I honestly don't believe Zimmerman when he says he lost Martin, started to return to his car, and was ambushed. It just doesn't make sense that a kid would have a large, scary dude following him, then decide to jump him as he was walking away. I think Zimmerman attempted to forcably detain Martin, got in a scuffle, and shot Martin when things got hairy. It's the most logical progression of events in my mind. Race has nothing do with this scenario.
The police report is based entirely off of Zimmerman's testimony, so I'm not convinced it's the gospel truth. Zimmerman is well aware of the law and that the shooting needs to be self-defense to keep him out of prison.
