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I watched the video. It's not a clean case. But the Molotov thing probably doesn't matter. That threat doesn't appear on the video, and there's no indication that the kid was retreating from the cocktail threat. The property thing probably doesn't matter either; I'm not sure what the justification laws in Wisconsin say on the issue, but I'd be stunned if there is a provision authorizing the use of deadly physical force in defense of someone else's property, particularly where the force is not exercised in response to the burglary of a dwelling. So we're left with the question whether the use of deadly force in defense of self is justified given the physical interaction. It's not a clean case. I only watched the video once, so I don't know it all that well. But I struggle with the idea that deadly physical force was an appropriate response to the skateboard attack. The backdrop (kid traveled to run around with a rifle in a protest area) doesn't look good for the kid, either. Almost like he was looking for a reason to use the gun. This issue came up a few days ago; this case is one in which defense counsel really may want to put this kid before the grand jury to tell the justification tale and nip this thing in the bud before it hits a jury. Kind of like two bites at the apple to get people to buy the kid's story.

"Too" late. Not "to late." FYI. Well said. The lens through which these policing decisions must be made is important. It's easy to armchair quarterback what happens with the benefit of safety and time. But seven times in the back? I have a hard time comprehending how all of those shots are justified.

The "good people" on the wrong side in Charlottesville disagree with you. Never thought about it for a moment. How would you?

I don't dispute the consequences part. He made a mistake, he has to own it. Such is life. But he's not a dumb person. Quite a smart and good one, actually.

Yeah, no. Sorry. It's more likely that you're the member and you're just trying to deceive and distract us with your lies. One more misstep like that and you're going on the Suspected NAMBLA Supporter List.

I must have missed the NAMBLA endorsement for Biden. Do you have a link?

What crime did that guy commit to warrant being shot seven times in the back on a public street? Must have been pretty bad.

Were any communists killed in this battle? I have to believe that at least one of these guys was a communist.

Hoax. If you can't agree with this, it's almost like . . . you're a racist! The guy complained that African-Americans are not treated equally in the United States of America. History has proven him right. So do you believe that Kaepernick was right?

Perhaps it is that he is not a stupid person, and that he made a mistake. We all make them. Trust me, he's far from dumb. And quite funny, too, behind the scenes.

And he gets more and more right every day. America promises to be a land of equality of opportunity but not equality of outcome. But we have a long way to go to keep that promise.

Actually a combination of crazy people voting for Trump, reasonable people wasting votes on Jill Stein, and an atrocious Hillary Clinton campaign gave rise tot his mess.

Yeah, no. Brownie is not a stupid guy by any stretch. Diligent, hardworking, honest, smart, sincere. All around great guy. Take it from someone who's known him professionally for more than half of his own life.

Something on which we agree.. these guys are phonies. Trump should be next.

Prosperity Gospel!

And yet you support the anti-lifer Donald trump.

Hoax. I mock and deride through sarcasm. Those who attempt to respond in kind initiate my approach. They are the flatterers, not me. and for what it’s worth, the correlation between imitation and admiration, assuming there is one, did not arise until your comment. So it’s a false equivalency. Kind of like trying to link hydroxychloroquine to meaningfully efficacious COVID-19 treatment. In other words, it’s a hoax.

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!

I’ll take that as a yes. Sad!

So ... you’re terrified of a bunch of pussies?

So what is ANTIFA? You're apparently the expert on such things. Educate us, sir.

New York State does. That’s another possibility for me. I would like to go in person if at all possible to relieve some of the crush that will befall our local BOE (which, by the way, is tremendous).

Not sure. Depends what I have going on on Election Day.

Hoax. It wasn’t a request. I’m a taxpayer. It was more of a demand. You work for me. Copying the libs to own the libs. Nice!

Stop posting on government time and get back to work.