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Originally Posted by WarrenWilliam
Couple of things here: One comment described the pusher as "this young father." What possible connection can this have to the case? All being a father means s that you are capable of reproducing. The media often portrays people in terms of their reproductive status. The implication is that because they are a father, or a grandmother, or whatever, that means they are a good person. Inf act, they could be the worst father or grandmother ever. Irrelevant.
And as to the shooter "harassing his girlfriend" -- SHE pulled into the handicapped zone. The man who called her out for it didn't pull out his gun or threaten her. If she is old enough to be driving and making a decision to park illegally, she is old enough to verbally defend herself against verbal criticism. There was no call for her boyfriend to "protect" her here. This isn't the 1700s.
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I was just watching HLN and heard them make the same comment, "the young father" was the pusher. Other than putting a bias slant on the story, there was no reason as you say to label the person a father. Should they call the shooter "the older father?" Someone posted why didn't the shooter call the police about the parking infraction rather than confront the girlfriend. Same could be said, why doesn't "the young father" call the police to report a man harassing them". I'm sure the shooter's defense lawyer will bring all of this to light.
Had the shooter been 68 years old instead of 48, this would of played out much differently. Also if this was the shooter's first time he had pulled his gun would of made a difference, however it's not. Those past bad acts that might be his downfall if he's convicted. Here's hoping the jury upholds the law of the state of Florida and finds him innocent.
