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In reply to the discussion: 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Promote Vigilante Mentality [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)9. An increase of 25% makes a far better headline than a total 0f 130 cases in 7 years ...
The majority of these cases were also considered to have involved the appropriate use of force to stop an attack.
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Yea, it's his news dump. He thinks he's doing something for the anti-gun movement.
shadowrider
Apr 2012
#3
So, anyone that sees this law as ill conceived, is part of the vast left wing conspiracy?
WingDinger
Apr 2012
#13
An increase of 25% makes a far better headline than a total 0f 130 cases in 7 years ...
spin
Apr 2012
#9
I have been in hundreds of fights in my life, and not once was I hospitalized. And yes
WingDinger
Apr 2012
#15
Maybe some of us want to live in a society where innocent people don't have to match strength,
TPaine7
Apr 2012
#17