Zimmerman Walks

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by bobabode

SYG laws need to be uprooted and burned. They only encourage and embolden the fearful among us. Common law (duty to retreat) served us well for centuries until the marketing arm of the NRA (ALEC) started writing state law for the benefit of the gun manufacturers.

And, there is the true root cause. This case cast a spotlight on what happens when some self-important guardian of the neighborhhood feels he has a license to play judge, jury and executioner. Sooner or later innocent people start getting killed.

And, BTW, this hasn't been the only case.

Dave