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7. I find it a self-defeating claim.

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 06:21 PM

Jun 13

If a group of protestors has surrounded you and threatened you, "stand your ground" is the only choice because what's on offer is "beaten into the ground."

You throw a punch because you're threatened and don't want to be detained against your will? That's assault! I guess. But not really. Well, it is, but some kinds of assault we call "mayhem," others we call "domestic abuse," others we call "self-defense." Can be the same acts, but the reasons are a wee bit different.

Same if you're in a car. Try not to kill the "peaceful protestors," of course, but ifthey threaten you they've waived their right to claims of innocence.

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DeSantis: Florida drivers have right to hit protesters if they need to 'flee for your safety' [View all] GJGCA Jun 13 OP

a better answer might be to avoid the protest area rampartd Jun 13 #1

They will "kill protesters dead" Traildogbob Jun 13 #2

All fun and games orangecrush Jun 13 #4

Inciting violence orangecrush Jun 13 #3

Guarantee I'd hit accelerator after warning if Proud Boys, Oaf Keepers, Klan, surrounded my car. Silent Type Jun 13 #5

I find it a self-defeating claim. Igel Jun 13 #7

Two words: The Mouth Jun 17 #36

Also groups of heavily armed, masked men with no identification trying to break your windows and kidnap you. sop Jun 14 #28

Ignorant President, Ignorant Governor, equals Ignorant voters. chouchou Jun 13 #6

Hey Desantis how many of the traitors from your state where in Washington on Jan 6th turbinetree Jun 13 #8

They are all out and out Figarosmom Jun 14 #22

Stand your ground Fullduplexxx Jun 13 #9

These fucks are really underestimating our non-violence stand. BidenRocks Jun 13 #10

DeSantis: Vehicular assault is now A-OK. sakabatou Jun 13 #11

I'd pop my car into park and put my pair of gun ear protectors on and hit the car alarm. cstanleytech Jun 13 #12

Is "impinging on you" a specific enough... dchill Jun 13 #13

And that protester is carrying a .357 mag and stands his ground. republianmushroom Jun 13 #14

Well, that is vehicular assault. So, that means I can protect myself? OldBaldy1701E Jun 13 #15

Depends on the scenario madville Jun 13 #17

And, when one of those excuses for humans decides that the sidewalk is a better pathway? OldBaldy1701E Jun 14 #24

Best just to avoid any areas madville Jun 13 #16

DeSantis is a pouting juvenile. hay rick Jun 13 #18

No "both sides" here I guess markodochartaigh Jun 14 #19

JFC Skittles Jun 14 #20

So he's saying it's open season on protesters 🚗🚓 Figarosmom Jun 14 #21

Kyle Rittenhouse: Mom, can I borrow the truck? JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 14 #23

Indiscriminate running over people! Canada Kid Jun 14 #25

What a feckless misuse of the legal doctrine of Justification. no_hypocrisy Jun 14 #26

Can protesters "Stand their ground" and shoot at the automobile? Just asking,,, Sancho Jun 14 #27

They surrounded my car, I felt threatened. I have a right to defend myself. doc03 Jun 14 #29

Florida passed the Combatting Public Disorder Act... BobsYourUncle Jun 14 #30

OMG no no no no 😡 TommieMommy Jun 14 #31

His words sound too much like encouragement. thought crime Jun 14 #32

or a THREAT Skittles Jun 14 #33

DeSatan is insane. So is 2/3 of FL. Never going again. Evolve Dammit Jun 14 #34

Translation: All ya gotta do is put yourself in harms way, and if there's a problem, mow 'em down. patphil Jun 14 #35

JFC, deSantis is such a shitstain on humanity. Ugh!! FlyingPiggy Jun 17 #37

By that logic Congresspersons could have Ilsa Jun 17 #38