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In reply to the discussion: Attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse say he was wrongfully charged after 'acting in self-defense' [View all]Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)6. I think they are making a big mistake with this defense
It appeals to the moment. Not to the long term reality of the national situation. I would argue that he was manipulated by a lifetime of racist dogma and extreme far right conspiracy theories. Essentially he was brainwashed. Given his age. If he struggled in school it would even be better.
I think in a year to a year in a half such a defense would find sympathy.
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Attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse say he was wrongfully charged after 'acting in self-defense' [View all]
sl8
Aug 2020
OP
Funny how white men with guns are so often terrified that unarmed people will hurt them
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#1
Using your logic, a mass shooter at a school is just defending himself from being subdued.
Yavin4
Aug 2020
#13
"In the school shooter scenario they is zero chance their first attack is considered self defense."
Yavin4
Aug 2020
#21
I think it will come down to the first shooting. Did the police wannabe, armed Prick just shoot him
Hoyt
Aug 2020
#34
lol, the kid had no legal right to even have the AR in his possenssion in Wisconsin OR Illinois
beachbumbob
Aug 2020
#4
Why "we" need to take back local elected offices and take responsibility to fixing the flaws
beachbumbob
Aug 2020
#25