Jra, they have talked to police in various parts of the Country, including Florida and absolutely all have said that they would not have approached this boy. They have to have probable cause and walking down a side walk isn't probable cause. Whether Zimmerman is a racist or not is not even the issue. That he has a pre-conceived idea is. His 911 tapes state clearly, from is own mouth that the boy had a hoodie. The boy was walking down the side walk. The boy had something in his hand. Yes, skiddles and a can of tea. So if I am walking down a sidewalk with a can of soft drink and a candy bar that gives Mr. X a right to question me? I think not. Not until I do something that is suspecious and then it still isn't the right of Mr. X to say anything. The law would agree with that. I called a young man that I have known since he was 5 years old and asked him if he had heard of this case. He said yes. This young man is now in his mid 30's and a police officer. I asked him if he would have approached the boy. He said "no". Not unless he saw something suspecious. I also asked him about Neighborhood watch doing so. He said "NO, they are to call 911 and back off". He gives instructions to neighborhood watch committee's so I think he knows what he is talking about.

Once Zimmerman began stalking, he gave Martin the right to fear for his life.