Wisdom lacking in Zimmerman’s actions

The state of Florida, via special prosecutor, failed to convict George Zimmerman of murdering Trayvon Martin. Yet many, such as myself, see the case as a gray area between the right of self-defense and the devastating consequences of an untrained, self-appointed, and recently burglarized, neighborhood watch “captain.”

While Martin had no excuse to assault Zimmerman, and while it is no crime to confront someone as Zimmerman did, wisdom was absolutely lacking in Zimmerman's actions. For his trial it would have been appropriate, if Scots Law applied in Florida, to render a verdict of “not proven.”

The state did not prove its case against Zimmerman, but while technically shielded by the law, some guilt does rest with Zimmerman.

Perhaps we should import this aspect of Scots Law into our own legal system.

David Sheets

Toddville