The trouble with Florida's 'stand your ground' law

[brosometal]

I would say they are both tails if you get my drift.

However, I tend to find my self going back to the double standard or as it is often referred to - Reverse Discrimination.  KKK is bad because it is a white organization, but the Black Panthers must be given a hearing because they are the poor oppressed minority.  This double standard can be found in all areas of our society.

Hey, I heard that...  All kidding aside, this is so true.  The left wouldn't be so hard to deal with if things were dealt with equity.  I'm not implying that the right is pure in this regard either, but simple equity in application would be a pleasant change.  I can deal with disagreements.  It's the hypocrisy that drives me nuts.

[Pathfinder]

Good, that type of drama queen tactics need to go.....

Although at times I wouldn't mind a bit of this among Congress critters.

 

I was expecting the Benny Hill theme song, seems more appropriate, no?

[tombogan03884]

Good, that type of drama queen tactics need to go.....

Although at times I wouldn't mind a bit of this among Congress critters.

 

ROFLMAO !
That's what we NEED, politicians with real beliefs instead of poll driven opinions.

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h225.html

[Solus]

Spike Lee Tweeted what he thought was the address of Zimmerman.  Instead it was the address of an elderly couple with no connection to him. Here he apologizes to the couple...with a pathetic and hypocritical call for justice in court.

"I deeply apologize to the McClain family for retweeting their address," Lee tweeted. "It was a mistake. Please leave the McClain’s in peace. Justice in court."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/29/spike-lee-says-sorry-to-couple-after-twitter-mixup/

If he was a man, he'd be apologizing to Zimmerman, the people of the United States for trying to subvert the justice system (fallible as it might be at times) and to all Black people for advocating, supporting, assisting and encouraging the type of justice Black folks endured in years past.

 

[MikeBjerum]

He says "Justice in Court" after fueling mob vengeance 

This is like spewing hate and ending it with the words God Bless.

[Sponsor]

[Timothy]

Spike Lee has never been shy or apologetic of his bigotry!

[MikeBjerum]

Spike Lee has never been shy or apologetic of his bigotry!

Timmy, Timmy, Timmy ...

It isn't bigotry when your black calling somebody white!

[brosometal]

Spike Lee has never been shy or apologetic of his bigotry!

Those are my thoughts exactly.  You have to consider the source.  Mr. Lee hasn't ever been accused of being repository of critical thought. He's more a reactionary that happens to make movies.

[Timothy]

Timmy, Timmy, Timmy ...

It isn't bigotry when your black calling somebody white!

Yes, Michael, it's bigotry!   

It's that double standard at work we discussed earlier!

And, the definition of bigot has little to do with color of ones skin!  It's merely an example of the way you can be considered a bigot!

[Timothy]

Hope the little shit had to buy them a new home and a bit more!

http://news.yahoo.com/spike-lee-settles-retweeting-wrong-address-202747871.html

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — An elderly couple has reached a settlement with Spike Lee after the pair said they had to leave their Florida home after the director help spread a Twitter posting listing their address as that of the man who shot an unarmed teen.

The couple's attorney, Matt Morgan, announced the settlement Thursday. Morgan says Lee called them to apologize for retweeting their address. Specifics of the settlement weren't disclosed.

Elaine and David McClain are in their 70s and say they have a son named William George Zimmerman, who lived in their Sanford area home in the mid-1990s. They say he is no relation to 28-year-old George Zimmerman, who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26.

The killing has touched off widespread protests around the country and expressions of outrage — including from Lee and other celebrities — because Zimmerman was not arrested. The neighborhood watch volunteer has said he acted in self-defense.

"At this point in time, we have come to an agreement with Spike Lee and his attorneys, and at this point, the matter is fully resolved," Morgan said. "Spike has agreed to compensate the McClains for their loss and for the disruption into their lives. He's taken full responsibility."

Lee tweeted late Wednesday: "I Deeply Apologize To The McClain Family For Retweeting Their Address. It Was A Mistake. Please Leave The McClain's In Peace."

Morgan added that Lee also called the McClains to apologize personally.

"He was really kind," Elaine McClain said. "And when he called us, you could just tell he really felt bad about it. And it was just a slip, and I just know that he really, really has been concerned."

A production company representative for Lee in New York had no comment.