Quote:
Originally Posted by jtemple
Shooting someone in self defense is still labeled "homicide".
I bet if you remove those cases from the results, the numbers go down.
Just about any statistical analysis I have read about is full of smoke & mirrors in an effort to push the writers' agenda. Very rarely do I see something that is truly objective and thorough.
|
Exactly. The study is scewed to support the author's premise.
Quote:
Originally Posted by nhgunnut
Honestly Whether it is a Deterrent is irrelevant, "Stand Your Ground" is About Defense not Deterrent. If you use deadly force to defend yourself your family or anyone else you don't need the weight of the criminal legal system falling on me. It is bad enough that lives will be changed for ever, that regardless of the legitimacy of the action, civil actions and media lynch mob are likely to persecute you and your family.
|
Great Post!! AMEN!! Law on my side or not, I will stand my ground. It's that simple. This land was built on such prinicpals.