After reading the above from the Admin I do understand the rules of this forum a little better. Let me rephrase my messages earlier to the issue at hand. I believe the entire situation was over hyped by media. I do believe Zimmerman was wrong but I don't think it was racially motivated. Like eddielewis stated before he wasn't white he was Hispanic.Maybe Zimmerman was or wasn't a racist but it doesn't matter. The facts are he shot and killed an unarmed seventeen year old kid. Being from Florida I understand the "Stand your Ground Law" and I believe that's the reason he was found not guilty, he was within the law because he is the only one alive to tell his story. Just MHO. Originally Posted by Sexy KatrinaThe "Stand your Ground" law had nothing to with this case. Both the prosecutor and the defense agree. This was purely a self defense issue. The Stand your Ground law basically says you do not have to retreat even if that is an option. GZ did not have the option to retreat because TM was on top of him and beating his ass.