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while i'm not condoning the needless killing of someone innocent, the situation needs to be put into context.

It is not unusual for 12 year olds in the USA to carry guns and for them to shoot and kill someone. Its not comparable to here in any shape or form, so we can't use our own circumstances as a reference point.

When a US policeman shoots, he can have literally milli-seconds to make a decision or he/she may be the one killed. In those circumstances mistakes will happen regularly. Even if there was premeditated intent by the police to shoot to kill, the law will always favour the police, because to do otherwise would tie their hands and lead to a totally lawless situation.

Is it right that a young boy gets shot? absolutely not, but the USA have created that environment with their own laws. Everyone who lives there knows the score however young or old they may be.

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Originally Posted by Elf On Strike

while i'm not condoning the needless killing of someone innocent, the situation needs to be put into context.

It is not unusual for 12 year olds in the USA to carry guns and for them to shoot and kill someone. Its not comparable to here in any shape or form, so we can't use our own circumstances as a reference point.

When a US policeman shoots, he can have literally milli-seconds to make a decision or he/she may be the one killed. In those circumstances mistakes will happen regularly. Even if there was premeditated intent by the police to shoot to kill, the law will always favour the police, because to do otherwise would tie their hands and lead to a totally lawless situation.

Is it right that a young boy gets shot? absolutely not, but the USA have created that environment with their own laws. Everyone who lives there knows the score however young or old they may be.

Where is the evidence?
The police escaped charges, who are held accountable for their actions, nobody could or should get preferential treatment.

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Originally Posted by Merry Kizzmas

Where is the evidence?
The police escaped charges, who are held accountable for their actions, nobody could or should get preferential treatment.

I won't be doing your research for you. I've said this many times. Take a look at the death rates for under 16's in the USA, their demographic and their cause. Its not difficult to find the evidence.