The Problem With SYG law is that it takes the power

[Solomon]

to determine self defense from the hands of a jury, and gives that power, not only to your local law enforcement, but to vigilantes like Zimmerman.

We can't allow this. It's uncivilized.

[safeinOhio]

1. But it is a great law

for those that want to plan the perfect murder and get away with it.

[HockeyMom]

2. Absolutely!!!!

I personally would have done everything in my power to get a "Community Patrol" person like a Zimmerman OUT of that role in my community.

Maybe there was a REASON the Police Department rejected you, Zimmerman?

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. But, but, what could possibly go wrong......?

[Solomon]

4. i remember the culture shock i received when i went

to college in another state, and there were people who actually felt great about police, all their lives.

My upbringing was in a culture where the cops were seen as enemy. They harassed us quite a bit. So you had to hide from them even when you're doing nothing. They'd take our pictures up against the wall for no reason, and put in a catalogue.

I can't imagine giving that kind of power to the police.

People who have grown up with a healthy relationship with law enforcement, the way its supposed to be, may feel a different about it.

[Deep13]

5. SYG laws don't cover this situation.

They don't protect an aggressor.

[Solomon]

6. Well, say what you want, but until they arrest

Zimmerman for homicide, it is fucking applying right now. And if the light had never come on, SYG would have "applied" in this case forever.

[Hoyt]

8. They have so far, and most people who carry guns know/care little beyond "I can stand my ground."

[ProgressiveProfessor]

7. That is not what no duty to retreat laws do...

but it was a good screed none the less