A few early morning thoughts on this tragedy:
Another case in the endless stream of questionable self-defense. Self-defense lethal through the omnipresence of guns.
Second case I read today where the justice system seems to swing in favor of someone with a higher standing within the established power structure. After all, self-defense isn’t always applied in this manner. Most prominent recent example is the case of Marissa Alexander, who gave of a warning shot to protect herself from her partner, someone with a known history of abuse and violence. She was trialed and initially sentenced.
It’s also another example of the effects of an ever increasing level of fear in society.
Thoughts?