If I were your lawyer I would quit, since you don't listen to what I said.

The scenario I presented is what the defense in this case is presenting, and thus is significant in terms of the allowable evidence- ++If++ there were texts that indicated that Martin would attack someone who tried to stop him, hat would support the Defense claim that Zimmerman was attacked.

OK, have it your way- violate Zimmerman's rights, convict him in a mock trial, and have him get off for the mistrial. Then ++You++ can take credit for the (many) deaths and destruction from the riots after the "miscarriage" of justice.

Since that is what ++you++ want.