Zimmerman Trial Is...Totally Unimportant

I find it difficult to write about Zimmerman/Martin case, because I don't think it is very important. Honestly, I could care less, and I make no apologies. I know some are desperately trying to turn this into a racially-motivated murder where justice must be done (even if Z is guilty of nothing more than self-defense). Witness:

• the media covered it, then all the usual race-baiters (including, sadly, “BO”) jumped in saying it was a white-on-black crime because Z is prejudiced and racially profiling M. Then it turned out that Z is only half white (does it really matter about the other half? Peruvian, for those who care), is allied with the NAACP, and donated to “BO”s campaign.
• The claim was made that M was innocently buying candy for his younger brother at a convenience store. Really? C'mon: it was raining, 10pm, and he had a package of Skittles in his pocket. Turns out that M had pot in his bloodstream and most assuredly had the munchies.
• There is no doubt that M was beating up Z.
• Z has been charged with Murder 2. Good luck on that one. At best, you are looking at involuntary manslaughter (like when a car accident results in a death). Do not be surprised if Z walks free, either from a hung jury or outright acquittal.
• Z is not a cop-wannabe or a vigilante. He is an old fashion neighborhood watch, a concept that dates back to the 70's. I can tell you from personal experience that politicians hate them, because they represent a grassroots political force that they find difficult to control politically.
• Neighborhood watch should never carry firearms or weapons other than a cell phone (in the old days, they had walkie-talkies). Their task is to be additional eyes and ears for the police. In this respect, Z certainly is culpable.
• The court case does seem to be associated with a lot of political shenanigans: “BO” stuck his big nose in it, and therefore Z must be convicted and “justice done”, even if innocent. The court system is suppose to be one place immune from politics.

In the end, I fail to see what relevance this has beyond the Zimmerman and Martin families. I realize that there are those who have invested much emotion in this court case. There is a saying: if there are self-made purgatories, then we all have to live in them.