Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Cult of firearms incites disobedience [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)as were about 30 other states including California and Illinois. Most of the 24 with specific laws simply codified what was already common law. Georgia and Florida are both examples of this.
Since Zimmerman had no ability to escape, as proven by two eye witnesses and physical evidence, SYG isn't relevant. The fact that Zimmerman screamed for help for 40 seconds (while getting his head beat in the sidewalk) and not able to escape canceled out any duty to retreat even if there wasn't SYG.
The fact that greedy ambulance chasers and a antisemitic race baiter hired a PR firm to bullshit the country in believing otherwise doesn't count. If you want to continue buying into the false narrative that smears a moderate Democrat by a dishonest and bigoted POS like Sharpton, be my guest but count me out.
While there are conservative and liberal views, there is only one reality. Often that reality pisses on both views.