Here is my take FWIW, feel free to poke holes in it.
Put everything aside up to when the gun goes off.
If there is a physical altercation between two parties and the losing party happens to have a pistol, my belief is it should be used.
I know there is no proof in this case, but imagine Martin had have beaten Zimmerman, then used his gun to kill him?
If the "story" is true, than you can bet Zimmerman was imagining that same scenario, and made the choice that his life was more valuable.


Its just my personal belief that race, drugs, football, age, size, ect have absolutely no bearing when its time to decide who's life is more valuable.

That being said, I find it hard to take a side in this case.
I dont find it hard to believe Zimmerman was attacked while heading back to his vehicle,
But I also couldnt imagine being in a position where I was so desperate I absolutely had to put a bullet in someone.

My respects go to both parties, its an unfortunate situation that has changed two lives forever.