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Florida Police Warn Public Against Taking Law Into Own Hands Unless It’s That Law Specifically Designed For You To Do That
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Florida Police Warn Public Against Taking Law Into Own Hands Unless It’s That Law Specifically Designed For You To Do That
The Onion nails it as usual:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/florida-police-warn-public-against-taking-law-into,27832/
Amidst the controversy surrounding the recent shooting death of
17-year-old Trayvon Martin, the Sanford Police Department cautioned
Florida residents Tuesday against taking the law into their own hands,
except when following the state statute that explicitly authorizes
people to do so. "Let me be clear: We do not want citizens resorting to
deadly force when they believe they're being threatened—unless, of
course, they are following the letter of the law, which says they can
resort to deadly force when they believe they're being threatened," said
interim Sanford police chief Darren Scott, referring to the
state's "Stand Your Ground" rule. "Law enforcement should be left to the
police. However, it can also be left to common citizens, since pursuing
vigilante justice is perfectly within their legal rights. Have I made
myself clear?" After being bombarded with questions about the confusing
nature of the law, a flustered Scott said, "Just don't be racist and
kill people, okay?"
http://www.theonion.com/articles/florida-police-warn-public-against-taking-law-into,27832/
Amidst the controversy surrounding the recent shooting death of
17-year-old Trayvon Martin, the Sanford Police Department cautioned
Florida residents Tuesday against taking the law into their own hands,
except when following the state statute that explicitly authorizes
people to do so. "Let me be clear: We do not want citizens resorting to
deadly force when they believe they're being threatened—unless, of
course, they are following the letter of the law, which says they can
resort to deadly force when they believe they're being threatened," said
interim Sanford police chief Darren Scott, referring to the
state's "Stand Your Ground" rule. "Law enforcement should be left to the
police. However, it can also be left to common citizens, since pursuing
vigilante justice is perfectly within their legal rights. Have I made
myself clear?" After being bombarded with questions about the confusing
nature of the law, a flustered Scott said, "Just don't be racist and
kill people, okay?"
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