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Man pulls gun over Obama bumper sticker dispute
YahooNews & Various ABC News Locals ^ | 12/27/12 | Evening News

Posted on 12/27/2012 3:21:34 PM PST by Ron H.

News video about armed altercation between Obama supporter and anti-Obama veteran opposer.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: banglist; gun; obama; tx
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To: Ron H.

I didn’t think I needed the sarcasm sign.


61 posted on 12/28/2012 8:23:17 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer. FREEDOM OR FREE STUFF- YOU GET ONE CHOICE, CHOOSE WISELY)
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To: hoosierham

I didn’t think I needed the sarcasm sign.

But I agree with you. However the media think differently. don’t they?


62 posted on 12/28/2012 8:24:55 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer. FREEDOM OR FREE STUFF- YOU GET ONE CHOICE, CHOOSE WISELY)
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To: Slambat
“If you are the first person to raise a lethal threat, you lose. Period.”

Ok, then how do you defend yourself against the knockout game

Um, its easy. The knockout game is demonstrably lethal. The question for the jury is going to be 1) did defendant perceive a real threat of great bodily harm or death, and 2) was that perception a reasonable interpretation of conditions. The knockout game would satisfy those criteria, no problem. Shouting and shoving over a bumper sticker doesn't, of itself, rise to lethal threat. Without something more in the record, the first person to raise a credible lethal threat (apparently Williams in this case) is going to have a tough time playing the self defense card. Its not my theory. It's basic crim law 101.

63 posted on 12/28/2012 8:26:07 AM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

The media and the leftist cult would love to point out if the gun was CC by a white middle aged TPer. However they could spin it.


64 posted on 12/28/2012 8:28:26 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer. FREEDOM OR FREE STUFF- YOU GET ONE CHOICE, CHOOSE WISELY)
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To: Slambat

There is no harm and often great benefit in putting into the record facts that favor your defense, such as your perception of the seriousness of the threat. The court will not look favorably on intentional obfuscation of basic facts, and a good prosecutor will know how to turn such obstinacy against you. As in any war, the skillful general will not attempt to fight on all fronts, only those which, taken together, assure victory. In self defense, an immediate, on the spot declaration of your fear of serious harm or death to yourself or a family member is a very good and useful thing if you want to win. But beyond that, yes, just ask for your lawyer. He/ she will work out with you what to admit and what not to admit.


65 posted on 12/28/2012 8:49:28 AM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: 21twelve

I also meant to say I agree with you on home invasion. Most jurisdictions grant a presumption that if someone has illegally broken into your home, they automatically present a potentially lethal threat, and you may deal with them accordingly.


66 posted on 12/28/2012 9:00:24 AM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

You gonna hang out around here then you need to develop some thicker skin. Learn to not be so thin skinned.


67 posted on 12/28/2012 4:04:06 PM PST by Ron H. (Democrats and Republicans - not a dimes worth of difference anymore!)
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To: Ron H.

What the hell are you talking about.? I’m far from thinned-skinned.


68 posted on 12/28/2012 5:17:13 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer. FREEDOM OR FREE STUFF- YOU GET ONE CHOICE, CHOOSE WISELY)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Could have fooled me.


69 posted on 12/29/2012 1:06:13 AM PST by Ron H. (Democrats and Republicans - not a dimes worth of difference anymore!)
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To: Ron H.

Get lost.


70 posted on 12/29/2012 8:22:59 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer. FREEDOM OR FREE STUFF- YOU GET ONE CHOICE, CHOOSE WISELY)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Seems you already are.


71 posted on 12/29/2012 8:46:05 AM PST by Ron H. (Democrats and Republicans - not a dimes worth of difference anymore!)
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To: Springfield Reformer
The rule of proportional force takes account of situations like Zimmerman and the 90 year old lady.

To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway: "Never pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you."

72 posted on 01/03/2013 10:29:09 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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To: Dr.Deth

LOL!


73 posted on 01/03/2013 10:43:40 PM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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