Comment Sensational but misleading headlines on this, aye. (Score 1) 1431
As Jaborandy points out, the texting was only prelude to an "altercation". This is what prompted the shooting, and undoubtedly we will hear some version of self-defense claim from the shooter's attorney eventually. The news outlets' packaging of this story as practically an execution for the offense of texting is misleading to say the least. For those of us who don't have the time to delve into the details of these stories, the risk is we come away from the headlines with a false impression of what happened. This is not in any way to judge the merits of the case or exonerate the shooter (it would be extremely hard to imagine him feeling his life was in danger from a 43-year old suburban parent there with his wife), but just to say be careful what conclusions you jump to.
Just to stir up the pot a little, I'll say this: it's another example of Florida's asinine gun permit clause which mandates that concealed weapons stay concealed as opposed to "open carry". Several of these high-profile shootings probably would have been avoided if the eventual victim knew beforehand that their opponent was armed.
Just to stir up the pot a little, I'll say this: it's another example of Florida's asinine gun permit clause which mandates that concealed weapons stay concealed as opposed to "open carry". Several of these high-profile shootings probably would have been avoided if the eventual victim knew beforehand that their opponent was armed.
