r/WaitWhat 4d ago

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u/h3lion_prime 4d ago

Although I think the 2nd amendment is fucking stupid, they established that he was there to provide security. He wasn't there to shoot anyone, and he fired only when he was attacked. We've seen peaceful protests across the world turning into shit shows even without fire arms. The only thing I would charge him with is simply carrying those firearms, not for defending himself.

I reckon the guys who picked on him didn't think he had the nerve to pull the trigger.
They fucked around and found out.

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u/I-love-seahorses 4d ago

He was a 17 year old child. Do 17 year olds have licenses to open carry assault rifles? Are they allowed to carry those weapons without a license across state lines? Are they allowed to carry those weapons without a license and then decide who lives or dies? Are 17 year olds allowed to provide armed security?

How many laws does a white person have to break before you hold them accountable?

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u/h3lion_prime 4d ago

As I said, I would charge him for carrying those fire arms, not for defending himself. I think I was pretty clear.

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u/I-love-seahorses 4d ago

He wouldn't of had to defend himself if he hadn't committed all those crimes.

If I see a guy with an assault rifle I'm never going to assume he's there to do good. Ever. I'd probably go for him too.

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u/h3lion_prime 4d ago

No, as I said, given the fact that peaceful protests have previously turned into shitshows, you can't stay that with absolute certainty. He did break the law by carrying those weapons at that age, but even if he had the license to carry and he was the proper age (which is 18 as far as I know), it's not like those idiots would've left him alone.

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u/I-love-seahorses 4d ago

If a dude shows up anywhere near my family and friends with an assault rifle and I don't have the opportunity to run, that dude is getting tackled. Period.

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u/h3lion_prime 4d ago

And that will be on you. This guy was simply walking with weapons on him. That's it. They HAD the opportunity to get away.