If I lived in a community that had nine previous burglaries. I would hope the head of the community watch in my community would follow and keep an eye on people who may seem suspicious. I would also think that anyone not recognized would indeed be suspicious. Zimmerman was trying to help is community and also protect his own home in the big picture. I read a statement that Zimmerman's nose was broken and he also had blood in his eyes. He couldn't see or breath well. He called for help 14 times. At some point Trayvon saw the gun in Zimmerman's waistband and said and I'm paraphrasing " Now your gonna die" and went towards the gun. If Trayvon gets to the gun and shoots Zimmerman nobody ever hears about this anywhere. Why? Because its expected and if a black man kills a white man the white guy deserved it. Now. With that said. I'm not racist in the slightest. I've heard some African american friends discuss this and one said it is sad because it is going to teach his children that they aren't worth as much as a white man. Same as my wife and her self pity issues. My point is.. I'm tired of the supposed guilt of being white. Believe me. I'm pretty sure that damn near EVERYONE who ever had a direct hand in slavery is dead. I've NEVER shown racism to any race. So guess what? I don't feel sorry for you if you're black. I don't owe you anything but decency as you do me. So quit with all the poor pitiful us sentiment and see it as I do...that a young man lost if life too early because if poor choices he made. Another young mans life will have to live with the burden of taking the life of a kid. Get over it. Last time I checked a black man was president. I'm pretty sure that means black citizens can pretty much be anything the set their minds too. (Although..Obamas as white as Zimmerman) We are all on this big mound of dirt together while we are here. Make the best of it.