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Showing Original Post only (View all)NAACP: Stand Your Ground Law Not to Blame in Taryvon Martin Shooting [View all]
at least that is what the CEO told Amy Goodman.
http://content.bitsontherun.com/previews/zzrWTwGH-dh3Zgtip
What can I say, other than that I agree. Something tells me that was not the answer Amy was expecting.
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NAACP: Stand Your Ground Law Not to Blame in Taryvon Martin Shooting [View all]
gejohnston
Mar 2012
OP
That's true, only if you carry a gun and are looking for a good opportunity to use all your training
Hoyt
Mar 2012
#16
I'm a Florida resident and I'm pro SYG. You can be as much of a coward as you choose.
Edweird
Mar 2012
#26
Zimmerman has nothing to do with SYG. He was clearly the aggressor and therefore outside SYG.
Edweird
Mar 2012
#45
I think this is correct. The problem is the arbitrary abdication of law enforcement by the police.
enough
Mar 2012
#8
SYG or not the shooter is the child of politically connected people in a clearly corrupt small town.
Edweird
Mar 2012
#27
Trial? So far there is no trial coming, and I don't think we can assume there will be.
enough
Mar 2012
#22
Perhaps someone would be interested in training young black males to stand their ground
tularetom
Mar 2012
#23