pknopp
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What this wrongful decision by the jury in Texas is doing is to whittle down the ability of anyone to engage in self defense.
And there are other juries outside of Texas making similar mistakes in regards to self defense.
The gun phobia along with fallacious claims of racism is making it more and more of a problem for those whose lives are in danger and are forced to use lethal force to defend their lives.
It will also particularly affect the police...and will result in more cops geting shot because they will hesitate when confronted with a legitimate threat.
A lot of folks that carry concealed weapons have no idea what is happening in regards to these precedent setting cases regarding self defense.
What it boils down to --it may be legal to carry a concealed weapon but if you dare use it when confronted with a threat to your life....you may wind up going to jail.
I used to carry but I stopped...just too dangerous....many juries will consider you to be guilty for just carrying a concealed weapon. The media and the gun control crowd have had a lot of influence on a lot of potential jurors.
I do carry a knife...very effective at close ranges....and the jury will be much more sympathetic towards you if you ever have to defend your life.
You are right here. If those who "abuse" a right are not dealt with, it negatively affects those who need those rights. It's why she had to be found guilty.
I do not think Amber abused any right...if that is what you mean?
When one considers her state of mind and the scenario in that apt. I think she was reasonable to be in fear of her life.
She was a well trained police officer and a 4 yr veteran....if she was terrible as most portend she would not have lasted that long.
Bottom Line....the jurors were racially motivated...to many blacks on the jury...how the defense team allowed that is beyond me.
She said she didn't even remember her training.