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In reply to the discussion: stand your ground. yes? no? [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)55. I believe it. SYG was pushed by the NRA, and backed by the bigoted Republicans in Florida.
It is clear what the intent was. Of course, the majority of folks arming up in this country are right wingers too.
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Home invaders have more of a right to a person's house than the family living there.
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2013
#26
So what happens if a armed stalking bigot screws with you -- say an unarmed teenager -- first?
Hoyt
Sep 2013
#54
You need to understand most of us can defend ourselves without a gun in our pants.
Hoyt
Sep 2013
#59
I believe it. SYG was pushed by the NRA, and backed by the bigoted Republicans in Florida.
Hoyt
Sep 2013
#55
How many steps in retreat is a woman legally obligated to make when confronted by a rapist?
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2013
#24
We're supposed to wait for big, burly men to come rescue us fair damsels.
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2013
#46
****STATISTICALLY A WHITES ONLY LAW***** I'd support it if the judges were held to a strick
uponit7771
Sep 2013
#36
Support the concept but not always the implementation/application by DA's and such
The Straight Story
Sep 2013
#37