"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 7/16/13 7:24 PM, Eisboch wrote:
Eric Holder is questioning why we need "stand your ground" statutes.

You know what? I agree with him.


Stand your ground outside the home ought to be repealed for the
reasons
you state. Self defense is altogether different, and usually requires
your assailant to be in the process of using deadly force himself. A
few
slaps or punches are not usually enough to justify deadly force. Of
course, the situation is different if you are old or infirm and
assailed
with fists by a much younger opponent.

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Many states (maybe all?) differentiate between assault and assault
on a person 60 years of age or older or on a disabled person.
In MA it's an automatic felony charge with longer prison terms and
fines if found guilty.