Hmmm, let's argue the facts councilor.
Mr. Zimmerman's vehicle has a bullet hole in the side window. Mr. Apperson's vehicle has no damage.
Mr. Zimmerman, by all accounts, attempted to de-escalate the situation by breaking contact via a U-turn. Mr. Apperson then did the same and sped up to catch Mr. Zimmerman and then put a bullet through his vehicle.
The one telling fact, and it's kind of like the dog that didn't bark. I haven't seen nor heard mention of Mr. Zimmerman possessing a firearm in his vehicle. Curious that. I would think that had Mr. Zimmerman gone and brandished a firearm, the police would have recovered it at the scene, on his person, or in his truck. Which leads me to believe as to why he wasn't charged. Hard to brandish something you don't have.
Again, it's not "Zimmerman worship", but there is the curious fact that people who get their CCW/LTC/CWP are generally law-abiding. And even afterwards remain so. Therefore, when one who has such a permit has to use it, the general default option is to side the law-abiding citizen. Now that doesn't work in every case, but in the vast majority. Even to the point that sworn LE officers commit crimes at a rate many times that of permit holders.
It's also being able to analyze the facts (as presented via a variety of media outlets), and drawing a conclusion. In this case, the the consensus of this board, was Zimmerman should have stayed in his truck, however, once he was assaulted by Martin, he had every right to defend himself.
In other cases, we have provided our opinions on a variety of cases, and as more facts came to light, changing our opinion. (e.g. me and the Ferguson event.) I do try to avoid making a knee-jerk decision and having to back track later. There is nothing harder then admitting you made a mistake, and owning up to it.
Contrary to popular belief, I am not Anti-Cop. Many of my former soldiers get up, put on the uniform, and go out to try to keep us safe. And I know that each one knows how much I and SFC Craft would be disappointed in them, should they violate some citizens rights and/or the oath they swore to uphold.
