Doesn't matter. If I see some kid walking in my neighborhood I have every right to ask him what he's doing. Its ok if you think I'm an asshole looking for a fight, but I have that right. He doesn't have the right to attack me physically.
This is what the trial is for. Did Zimmerman go after him physically? Doesn't look like it
But if he runs, and you give chase... he feels threatened. If he runs two blocks, draws a gun, and shoots you because he feared for his life, he could walk scot-free.
Something happens when you PURSUE someone. When an adult exits a vehicle with gun and starts chasing a kid - that changes everything. Had he just rolled down his window and said "Howdy, I'm george of the neighborhood watch committee. How are ya? You look lost? Where ya headed?" and THEN Trayvon started fists of fury, I'd have no problem with him shooting him in the heart.
But following him without saying anything - that's creepy. Then exiting truck and walking behind him all quiet, that'd freak me out. Then trayvon taeks off and the dude starts chasing. I mean, if he's a cop, he'll ID himself. He's not. If it's me, I'm ready to shoot because I feel threatened. A punch seems plenty justified, IF he swung first, and we still don't konw that.
The PURSUIT is what gives trayvon some leeway in protecting himself and perceiving a threat - would you agree, kh300?