Originally Posted by eroticsexxx

Even if that was to turn out to be the case, Zimmerman still has a significant level of culpability in the eventual killing of Martin by leaving his vehicle while armed.

Furthermore, the police department's neighborhood watch representative stated that she specifically told persons from that neighborhood watch community to allow the police to handle any situation they found suspicious. Zimmerman went against those instructions and his words against Martin clearly exemplify his intent to pursue and confront Martin. Being armed elevates his culpability in that scenario.