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_neutral_person t1_jaaq0ri wrote

Reply to comment by NetQuarterLatte in NYC fishmonger says melee could have been avoided if victim ‘wasn’t stealing’ by madeyoulookatmynuts

Because he should be charged. Self-defence should be determined by the jury, not the DA.

This is across the board btw. This is why people got angry when those people chased down the jogger because he ran from people with guns. He fought and died yet the released the shooters and accomplices because they claimed they were stopping a crime.

Let the jury do it's job.

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fafalone t1_jabpdda wrote

The process itself is a punishment.

You shouldn't have all the consequences associated with an arrest (especially when talking about pretrial detention) for clear cut self defense. Your view is complete bullshit: Let someone beat you to death, or spend years in jail fighting a murder charge.

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_neutral_person t1_jaemnbr wrote

Self-Defence is not something determined by the police, only the courts. You may claim the process is punishment but this is how our legal system works. Are you suggesting someone who murders someone should not be arrest and charged? They should just show up to court?

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