Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
Not necessarily Rob, it depends entirely on the circumstances. There are all sorts of reasons why a homicide could be "justifiable homicide" and not "murder" - the lack of a weapon on one party's part does not automatically make it murder.

This is why we have trials and jury instructions. Instead of simply lynching people. Efficient though that is.
I guess this distinction will be made by the courts.....fine. I'm ok with that. But I am of the opinion that this social media thing will force the courts to be more objective and more honest in the process and the world now knows and will be following this. Every last movement will be scrutinized and any false moves by the courts, police, or the media, come to think of it - the world will know. How will that impact the US - a country where money rules everything - economically? Basic human rights are going to have to come into play and be respected and this cop - he's not going to be able to hide behind his badge in a good old boy's network and get off scott free - at least not automatically. There will be consequences if this does occur and the perception is such. And maybe this is what social media is good for? Doling out consequences in situations where before the law didn't mean much. Rob