05-15-2020, 01:50 PM
(05-14-2020, 04:15 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: In stunning irony, the McMichael’s have claimed a stand your ground defense stating they were forced to defend themselves after Aubery attacked them who was standing his ground because two strangers got out of a truck and pointed guns in his face.
Apparently, either the local law enforcement or prosecutor bought that stupid argument which is why they weren’t changed with anything until about 3 months later after the general public became aware of the video.
In this case the McMichaels would have been cleared by the local DA even if they killed a white kid. This is more about a crooked DA than race.
From what I am reading now Arbrey had already eluded the McMichael's a couple of times before they cut him off. That explains why their buddy was chasing him from behind and making a video.
There is a good reason that people say never pull a gun unless you plan on using it. That is because as soon as you pull a gun on someone they are justified in killing you. There is no more clear "threat of immediate death or bodily harm" than having a gun pulled on you. You can't pull a gun on someone else and then claim self defense.