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In reply to the discussion: Already, another Trayvon Martin incident has just happened [View all]joshcryer
(62,270 posts)I think that video shows something that a jury is going to look at and say "well damn, that ain't right at all." Basically I am thinking the kid was shot execution style after being fully compliant to the demands of the accused. In this case it wouldn't be about laws it'd be about getting a jury to watch the video and make their mind up.
In the TX case the guy did have a right to defend himself, but the jury saw that video, realized that he was the one instigating, realized that he was the one setting himself up (using key words like "I fear for my life" , that he went down there and wanted to kill someone.
In both cases they willingly handed over the video. I'd reckon like in the TX case, the accused saw their own video or imagined their own video proving their own deluded side of the story, but in reality the video proves the exact opposite (basically their vigilante justice mindset).
Frankly I can't wait until things like Google glass are completely ubiquitous. I know people hate security culture but I know damn well I'd want all my personal life events to be recorded. I do my damnedest to treat others right and I know if something went down I'd very likely be exonerated due to my personal video.