no. there's no way for martin to have known what zimmerman did or did not do. all he knew was that he was being stalked by a guy at night. how safe would you feel?
In that circumstance, I have choices.
1. If I'm close to my home, move faster and get inside.
2. If I have a cell phone (Martin did), call 911 and report the stalker.
3. If I'm far from my home, knock on a neighbor's door and ask to stay with them until the police arrive.
4. Hide behind a bush and jump the guy who is following me, not knowing if he's armed or what his intentions are.
Which one seems like a smart course of action?