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This is what SYG really means.
Shoot Your Gun.
The law allows you to shoot at someone who you think is a threat.
Is why Z walked.
The law needs to be changed. The law was passed because people like Z were actually being convicted of shooting someone. It is a law of "Those with the most power Win".
GiaGiovanni
(1,247 posts)These ALEC-based gun laws need to go, and we now have enough momentum across the country to really stem the tide of these things.
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)To put an end to this Wild West mentality.
There is no telling how many lives may be saved.
GiaGiovanni
(1,247 posts)Would love to see the parents lead this crusade.
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)But they may just take up the cause?
Avalux
(35,015 posts)It was tried on FL's poorly written self-defense law, which requires the state to prove that Zimmerman didn't fear for his life.
And yes, it needs to be changed. So does concealed carry.
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)That self-defense law?
Avalux
(35,015 posts)Here's the background, from May:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/30/justice/florida-zimmerman-defense