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And the most important lesson I’ve learned from the George Zimmerman case is, “Don’t go looking for trouble.”
Part of the ethos of responsible concealed weapons permit holders is to avoid getting into dicey situations whenever possible. .. If some jerk gets angry because he thinks we stole his spot in the grocery store parking lot, we should back down or remove ourselves from the situation — precisely because we recognize the deadly consequences if things escalate out of control.
Anyone exercising his right to carry a firearm for self-defense has corresponding responsibility to exert greater — not lesser — control over his emotions.
My instructors also emphasized that armed civilians should not attempt to function as the police. .. If we’re not in immediate peril, we shouldn’t pursue real (or potential) criminals.
According to the transcript of the call between Zimmerman and the Sanford PD before the shooting, Zimmerman was doing precisely that.
The jury has ruled that Zimmerman acted in self-defense according to Florida law. But to the extent the confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin was avoidable, it’s tragic. Trayvon Martin’s life is over and George Zimmerman’s life will never be the same.
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