Vigilante justice begets vigilante justice

The State of Florida has a vigilante law which has basically excused a murder that happened.

In the last couple of days, the special prosecutor assigned to the case has ordained that she won't seek a Grand Jury on the matter - thus eliminating the possibility that this case would end up with a murder charge for Zimmerman.

The issue is shining another light on the glaring flaws with the second amendment.  Having a vigilante law - as exists in Florida, Arizona and other places only elevates the situation.  Someone with the background of Zimmerman had a license to carry and under Florida Law ... had the right to chase someone and shoot them in the back when their own life was not in harm's way - but the use of deadly force was somehow protected.

Gun rights folks will defend their right to do what Zimmerman did.  Except I don't own a gun ... I don't see the need to escalate a situation to the point where someone can get really seriously harmed.  I do believe in the notion of self-defense ... but that's not what the vigilante law does.  It gives folks like Zimmerman a license to kill.

It's wrong.

It reinforces the belief that guns in the wrong hands - lead to really unfortunate consequences.

Race plays a big part too.  Because if it was Trayvon who was pulling the trigger and not Zimmerman ... you can BET the resulting outcome would be totally different.  It's time to stop pretending and start acting on vigilante justice when it's convenient for those disturbed who shouldn't have been allowed to carry to begin with.  Zimmerman needs to see his day in court and let a jury of his peers decide his fate.

But thanks to the flawed system of Florida - Zimmerman is now missing - becoming a poster boy for Fox News and a crusader of the NRA.

Zimmerman clearly fears for his life - for good reason.  Vigilante justice begets vigilante justice.

When does it stop?  When will the insanity finally stop?