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Gun Control & RKBA

Straw Man

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3. It's more likely ...

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 03:15 AM

Oct 2015

the suspects were black, so they're probably treating her

the way they'd treat a fellow cop who shot at unarmed black men

... that they have't finished investigating. It's generally a good idea to gather all the necessary information before proceeding with arrests and indictments and all that. News media don't have those worries; they can just say "Oops!" and print a retraction.

Unless the fleeing shoplifters were trying to run someone down, the shooter will be charged. Surveillance footage and/or witnesses should be able to clarify that. I'd be willing to bet that there will be charges -- the question is how serious they will be.

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responsible CCL holder opens fire on shoplifter at Home Depot [View all] geek tragedy Oct 2015 OP

Unless the police are unsure of her identity, ... stone space Oct 2015 #1

the suspects were black, so they're probably treating her geek tragedy Oct 2015 #2

It's more likely ... Straw Man Oct 2015 #3