Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Can we pease stop advocating murder in the gungeon? [View all]blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)Uh, no, here's what he said: "Clarence Daniels would've been fully justified in defending himself" Defense may take a number of forms up to and including deadly force.
Daniels was the victim of an unprovoked assault and was entitled to defend himself. Daniels was armed and his defense may have included the use of deadly force if, as an elderly man being tackled by a younger assailant, he could articulate a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily harm. Age disparity is one of a number of factors when determining if self defense is justified.
There is no evidence Zimmerman "stalked" Martin; there is substantial evidence that Martin was on top of Zimmerman pounding his head into the ground while Zimmerman was screaming for help.
GGJohn's comment was that Daniels' assailant is fortunate that he is still alive to be prosecuted. A number of people who have advocated accosting those who carry firearms in public would be wise to note what happens to those who commit unprovoked assaults of others.