As it relates to the Trayvon Martin case, I believe Zimmerman should be arrested and held accountable for the death of this young man. This case has not been handled correctly. In certain situations Trayvon has been viewed as the aggressor when Zimmerman was clearly told by the 911 dispatcher not to follow Trayvon. Zimmerman, a self appointed neighborhood watch person, did not listen to the dispatcher. The 911 call also captures Zimmerman calling Trayvon a "coon." The statement alone can turn this case into a hate crime which the Florida authorities have not even considered.
Let's consider the force that was used. The Florida statue 776.012 states a person may be justified in using force if he or she is protecting himself or herself or someone else, or if he or she believes that a felony is about to occur; however, it does not state that deadly force can be used, unless the person believes his or her life is being threatened. How can Zimmerman be free based upon standing his ground for self defense when he stated to the dispatcher that Trayvon was running away? Zimmerman should have been viewed as the aggressor since he followed Trayvon.
There has been indications that Trayvon attacked Zimmerman before he was shot. Zimmerman is 10 years Trayvon's senior and a 100 pounds heavier. I find it hard to believe that Trayvon got the best of Zimmerman in a physical confrontation that resulted in Zimmerman using deadly force. Furthermore, since Trayvon was in a unfamiliar place, being followed by a person he did not know, it is evident that he went into fight or flight mode. He began by running away and when Zimmerman followed him and ran up on him his instincts took over and he began to defend himself, hence the altercation.
There has been comments on this case in every reporting agency across America. It has definitely turned into a race related situation. Even blind eyes can see the truth. Over 55 plus years later and after the civil rights movement, this case can be related to the case of Emmett Till. Will America ever change? Will a higher ranking government law enforcement agency step in and correct the situation? It is obvious that Florida's law enforcement agency is not doing a thorough investigation.