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In reply to the discussion: Just an observation about "Stand your Ground" and how utterly regressive it is [View all]Meiko
(1,076 posts)5. There are some pretty strong messages here for
people whether they are armed are not that's for sure.. If you become involved in any altercation at all when out on the street you had better just turn around and walk away as fast as possible.Just do not engage people anymore with any type of negative conversation, especially if there are no witnesses around. People have misinterpreted the law and are employing the shoot first ask questions later mentality. This is what happens when our elected officials are afraid to say no to lobbyists.
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Just an observation about "Stand your Ground" and how utterly regressive it is [View all]
1-Old-Man
Jun 2012
OP
So voters can vote away people's consitutional rights? They can vote to ban abortion?
hack89
Jun 2012
#24
I did some searching and it's not clear that dueling is outlawed everywhere. Seems it would be.
AlinPA
Jun 2012
#21
I think that anytime someone doesn't immediately protect himself, and takes time
Honeycombe8
Jun 2012
#33