Letter: Too quick to judge Zimmerman
These February 17, 2012 photographs released to the media on May 17, 2012 show neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the February 26, 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. Credit: AFP PHOTO / FLORIDA STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The Trayvon Martin case, or more accurately the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman, made news again recently as further evidence was released in the media ["The killing of Trayvon Martin," News, May 18].
This information indicated that Zimmerman suffered injuries including a broken nose and several lacerations to the head. I am sure that at some point, he feared that if he did not defend himself, he might die. I wonder what the protesters who called for Zimmerman's arrest would have done in his situation.
Too many people are very quick to judge without all the facts, including our elected officials. But I guess for them it's just about political posturing. What a shame.
It is indeed possible that Zimmerman was not arrested immediately because investigating officers initially felt that he acted within the constraints of the law, and as such, no arrest was warranted. Zimmerman seems a victim of public pressure for his arrest.
Louis Bell, Farmingdale
