Trayvon

I have a few issues when resolving with the unorthodox methods of Zimmerman's conduct as neighborhood watch. I've had the happy experience of being escorted out of many gated/ungated communities, but I never once felt disrespected or fearful or felt the need to run away during those encounters. In each case, I was able to communicate with security, and find out what I needed to do. I do not have a criminal background, I was just a person who didn't realize walking around at night in a wealthy neighborhood was enough to garner so much attention of security. Generally their methods I've encountered are standardized, and this is important, because I remember feeling an immense amount of fear when a unknown person in a vehicle pulls up to me quickly, in the dark. My concerns are primarily

1) When Trayvon approached Zimmerman in his car, why didn't Zimmerman lower the window and engage in conversation? This can be heard on the call Zimmerman made. That is how most neighborhood watches operate, that is to know who the person is, and if that person is unwelcome, then to show the way out. Generally this is when neighborhood watch can threaten by calling the cops or such. At that point, Zimmerman should not have been afraid, because 1) he was behind the wheel, 2) he was approached by single person -- not many and most importantly 3) he had a firearm on him.

2) Why did Zimmerman step out of his car? This can be heard on the call Zimmerman made, when the dispatcher heard him unbuckle his belt. It's customary within neighborhood watches to never step out of their vehicle. Generally this is because the vehicle is a more dangerous force against any standing individual (a 30 mph collision against a standing bystander can cause serious damage). Considering Trayvon was not a suspect at that time, there was not even the need to pursue him, because not even a burglary was reported that night, the choice appears voluntary. Even if a suspect had small firearms, the person in the SUV still commands greater power, because it's hard to get a decent shot at a moving object at night.

In my opinion, the moment Zimmerman stepped out of his car, he ceded his position of power, and allowed himself open to attack.

If he pursued Trayvon by car, then stepped out, then Zimmerman is an idiot for ceding control of the situation, but he did nothing wrong, that could have been proven in court.

If he was attacked by Trayvon after stepping out of the car without vehicular pursuit, then Zimmerman is still an idiot, but I can find major fault with Trayvon.

3) Why did Zimmerman tell the dispatcher twice that Trayvon was running away, then recant on live television that he wasn't running but rather skipping.

4) Unrelated to the prior 3, but was fight enough to warrant pulling the trigger on the gun? I know they had a fight expert testify, but the facts are that 1)The fight lasted no longer than 40 seconds before the gun was pulled out 2)Trayvon was a lanky 5'11'', 160 lb teenager who died wearing skinny jeans 3) Zimmerman had his injuries ruled as insignificant by a medical examiner -- the photos of him don't exhibit any swelling -- no bruised eyes 4) The only person who heard Trayvon say "you're going to die tonight" was Zimmerman himself, and no one else. -- while he's already been shown to exaggerate to police dispatcher 5) Zimmerman who couldn't use his arms to fend off his head being slammed, but he could find his firearm in his back pocket and get a decent body shot off from of it.

I know the rules of engagement of Florida are clear here. Zimmerman can't be charged for aggravated assault, because Stand-Your-Ground Laws. But did Trayvon even have a chance to react to know that Zimmerman had a gun on him?