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liberalmuse

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6. Well that makes things awkward.

Reply to Shrike47 (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 09:59 PM

Nov 2020

I carelessly ranted (because I'm in a shitty mood) and did not bother to click on the link. I know better, and thanks. What I should had said while omitting race and gender is "Stand Your Ground" is a reckless law essentially giving cover to people either hellbent on homicide or looking for an excuse to hurt someone without consequences.

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