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A Few Questions About the Rittenhouse Case…
First, suppose one or more of the people that Rittenhouse shot in self-defense had been black – do you think that would that have affected the outcome of this trial? I suspect that if one or more of the people who had attacked Rittenhouse had been black, he would have been found guilty. I just can’t imagine a jury acquitting him in that case. But perhaps not – what do you think?
Next, Rittenhouse was criticized for driving in from out of town to participate in the riot. Or to protect people from the rioters. Or whatever. I tend to agree – I think that showed poor judgement on his part, although once he was there, he showed remarkable restraint in shooting only to defend himself from immediate deadly force. I’m not sure that I could have limited myself as he did – panic takes over, and I can see my self over-reacting in that situation. Anyway, the three men that he shot – all of them had criminal records, as I understand it. I wonder if they were from out of town, like Rittenhouse? And if so, how many people at Black Lives Matter riots are shipped in from out of town? And if so, why is this not being talked about?
Lastly, I’m not sure how Rittenhouse is supposed to go to college and get a job like anybody else. Does he have a case to sue people for libel or something for lost earnings? Who? Could he sue news outlets? What about President Biden? What about actors and public figures who said horrible things about him before and during the trial? Would he have a chance of winning these cases? Could he come out with enough money to live on for a while? I don’t know enough about law to speculate on such things.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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What?? Ignitius was the angel at Sodom! 😜
So we know he does thorough work. Good.
I cross state lines from Chicago to Kenosha all the time. Mars Cheese Castle is in Kenosha; hour or so drive. Thank God that didn’t burn down. Great Reuben sandwich with their fresh Wisconsin swiss cheeese. So good.
It’s important to remember what is truly important in trying times ;)-
Unlike the BLM and Antifa folks who actually did drive California to Ohio to riot and burn down the city.
And now this. Lets see how the MSM covers the perpetrator of this atrocity, compared to Rittenhouse…..
Since he’s a black male with dreads, I expect it to vanish quite rapidly.
I didn’t know this. It makes me distrust the media even more . . .
I’m surprised you need a reason.
No offense, but the fact that you didn’t know that, 15 months later, after a full trial, is disturbing. By which I mean, I assume that if you didn’t know it, a significant portion of the American public doesn’t know it. I knew like the day after the riot/shooting. I’m not saying I’m smart or anything, and again, no offense intended, but this was information that was available from the beginning. The media lied about everything, for months. And even now, after a trial, where it is established indisputable fact, people still don’t know. Smart people like you who are engaged in the outside world. I mean, you don’t live in a cabin in the woods, or anything. In the broader sense, of course, you shouldn’t have to know the details of a court case in Wisconsin. But I’m just saying, this is information that was available but that the media suppressed because they wanted to fry a young man because he’s white.
After all censoring is done, there are only a few sources available in public media for truth, but we knew this since the riots so one must do a little research for facts.
It’s amazing how long is the list of major stories where this is true. It’s amazing there’s still a sizable business as usual contingent.
Trayvon Martin
Russia Collusion
Brett Kavanaugh
Covington Catholic
Fine People
Tear gassing peaceful protesters for a photo op
Mostly peaceful protests
Hillary emails
Biden laptop
DNC hack
Insurrection!
I’m sure I’m leaving some out.
He does live in Aiken.
Hehe . . . I already had a huge distrust, but I didn’t think it could get bigger!
I have not been following the trial, and I don’t watch TV at all (other than sports). However, I was aware of most of the details, and this one particular thing was missing. Sorry you find it disturbing, Max!
Disturbing in the broader societal sense! I meant no offense! ❤️
Oh, okay! And thanks for the valentine . . .
The worst judgement was shown by the adult leaders who tolerated the riots.
Rittenhouse played the adult here. Stand down by the authorities to allow the riot and the actions of the rioters and the people who died or were hurt by attacks on Rittenhouse were the children exercising poor judgement. We’ve been seeing a lot of that and it extends all the way to our central government.