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Powergamz1 -> RE: UNMODERATED ZIMMERMAN (7/13/2013 10:05:45 PM)
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It's mob rule when a state passes a popular law that violates the US Constitution... This case had absolutely nothing to do with SYG.
Agree totally that any anger should be channeled into other than rioting. Seems ironic that the same anger is fueled by the media continuously misstating the laws though.
Your idea would work if a national amendment to the Constitution (nullifying Graham and Garner) were passed, not a state level law.
And then, nationwide, the next 17 year old who was on her back being battered by someone bigger than her, would simply have to lie back and enjoy waiting for the police, per the new standards on self defense.
ETA: Unintended consequences, either way we go.
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ORIGINAL: kdsub
How is a petition and an election mob rule? If you don't like a law you change it through the voting boot and the majority will rule. Florida's version of stand your ground goes beyond a vehicle or residence and this was directly a contributing factor in this young mans unnecessary death.
Zimmerman was found not guilty and it was the correct verdict under the circumstances of verifiable evidence but it does not make it right or moral.
I am just saying the anger should be directed where it will do some good and not in rioting.
Butch
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