[marktwain]

I do not see this as a "stand your ground" case. If a man is on top of you, choking you, how are you supposed to retreat?

[Sherman Logan]

The race-baiters in the Zimmerman case have been loudly proclaiming that the SYG law would never be used to protect a black man who shot a white man.

Well, that is exactly the case here. Got exactly zero coverage. I’m in the Tampa area and hadn’t heard of it.

Of course, the guy is still being tried, he didn’t just walk like Z did at first.

[Maverick68]

These laws are upsetting the Democrats because it allows decent folk to fight back..

[freeangel]

This will be interesting to watch.

[RedMonqey]

Before I make a “righteous” decision on this case, would like to hear statements other than the one sided defense lawyer's side.

Were there other witnesses to this confrontation?

Were there visible signs of confrontation, i.e., strangulation marks? (which on an elderly person would be very visible)

Was there an competent investigation by the officers on the scene?

If these all appear as the defense says it is then appropriate force was used.