Generally, law enforcement representatives are taught to deescalate a situation so that a violent outcome may be averted. George Zimmerman did exactly the opposite -- every move he made led him to an eventual direct confrontation, and a full escalation to violence. And the only reason why he was stupid enough to move towards a full confrontation, was because the gun provided Zimmerman with a sense of bravado.
He ignored the 911 operator's warning. No one in their proper mindset would pursue a total stranger, without risking life, solely on a tenuous presumption of that person's motives.
But that gun hidden on his person allowed him to believe that he was now stronger and righteous enough to force a confrontation.
So let's not forget what Ayn Rand had to say on the matter:
"Do not open your mouth to tell me that your mind has convinced you of your right to force my mind. Force and mind are opposites; morality ends where a gun begins."Don't be like George Zimmerman: Don't have a weak mind.
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