Florida Man Is Shot to Death for Texting During Movie Previews

[TerryMathews]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/...lorida-cop-shooting-man-for-throwing-popcorn/

It is mentioned at the end of the clip if you want to save time.

Go to 2 minutes.

Thx, I'll look at it tonight

 

[MrPickins]

You use that gif a lot, but don't seem to realize that's the reaction most of us have when we see your posts.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Is young buck a gay thing or what? Spidey is a bear looking for young bucks? Also when did this thread become about gay sex?

In my mind, a young buck is a younger guy (depends on situation, 40 is a young buck to an 80 year old man, 20 is a young buck to a 50 year old) who specifically tries to bully/intimidate/threaten someone.

IE throwing popcorn at their face, someone screaming "Yo you got a problem homie??!!" while running at you, a group of young kids forcing an older person off a sidewalk, that sort of thing.

Basically a young buck is anyone who takes advantage of an obvious disparity of force. It's generally used in a negative connotation, also sometimes it's used for business-type stuff that's not physical... Like a young guy who is trying to throw his weight around in meetings is also a young buck.

 

[allisolm]

Basically a young buck is anyone who takes advantage of an obvious disparity of force.

I agree that there was an obvious disparity of force. One person had a gun and the other had - popcorn! The nerve of him to try and press that popcorn advantage.

 

[AViking]

I can't even count the number of times I have either thrown popcorn or had it thrown at me in a movie theater. Especially as a kid where they would have 50 cent double features with popcorn and you would spend your time throwing popcorn at the screen. Times have changed.

Now today a guy throws popcorn and a man shoots him. After that man was a complete dickwad about texting during the previews. Wow....

 

[SpatiallyAware]

I agree that there was an obvious disparity of force. One person had a gun and the other had - popcorn! The nerve of him to try and press that popcorn advantage.

Legally you cannot hold him having a gun against him unless it was brandished before the incident.

 

[emperus]

I can't even count the number of times I have either thrown popcorn or had it thrown at me in a movie theater. Especially as a kid where they would have 50 cent double features with popcorn and you would spend your time throwing popcorn at the screen. Times have changed.

Now today a guy throws popcorn and a man shoots him. After that man was a complete dickwad about texting during the previews. Wow....

What is the big deal about texting during the previews? Was the guys phone not on silent?

 

[Lepton87]

What is the big deal about texting during the previews? Was the guys phone not on silent?

Maybe it was the light from display that the old murder had a problem with?

 

[SpatiallyAware]

I can't even count the number of times I have either thrown popcorn or had it thrown at me in a movie theater. Especially as a kid where they would have 50 cent double features with popcorn and you would spend your time throwing popcorn at the screen. Times have changed.

Now today a guy throws popcorn and a man shoots him. After that man was a complete dickwad about texting during the previews. Wow....

The issue here is not about popcorn. Could've been any object.


The issue is about an older gentlemen being cornered, with nowhere to go, with a tiny 100lb wife doing everything she can to hold back the raging young buck with a known temper problem.

Popcorn, fists, cotton balls, bricks, at that point of the game it doesn't make any difference at all. The issue is not the popcorn, it's what led up to it and the fact that there was a massive disparity of force along with the older guy being cornered.

 

[MrPickins]

The issue is about an older gentlemen being cornered, with nowhere to go, with a tiny 100lb wife doing everything she can to hold back the raging young buck with a known temper problem.

LOL

As if his wife could really hold him back with one hand if he really wanted to attack the guy...

 

[spidey07]

LOL

As if his wife could really hold him back with one hand if he really wanted to attack the guy...

He had already attacked the senior citizen and was continuing his attack. That is why he was shot

 

[irishScott]

I agree that there was an obvious disparity of force. One person had a gun and the other had - popcorn! The nerve of him to try and press that popcorn advantage.

Actually the obvious disparity was that he was younger and stronger than the 70 year old he was trying to intimidate. The non-obvious disparity was the presence of a concealed handgun. Just-saying.

 

[Vic]

He had already attacked the senior citizen and was continuing his attack. That is why he was shot

Don't want to spend the rest of your life in prison as Bubba's bitch? Don't murder unarmed people.

Simple as that.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Don't want to spend the rest of your life in prison as Bubba's bitch? Don't murder unarmed people.

Simple as that.

Instead of legally defending yourself, cower in fear and try to run when a hulking young buck or group of people attack you.

 

[spidey07]

Don't want to spend the rest of your life in prison as Bubba's bitch? Don't murder unarmed people.

Simple as that.

A very good case of self defense can be made which is not murder. The video practically proves self defense.\

This forum has been wrong on self defense shootings about 100% of the time. This will likely be the case here.

Threat imminent? Yes. He was within striking distance and had already struck or attempted to grab the elder senior citizen
Capable? Disparity of force and the young guy had already assaulted the elder gentlemen
Credible? Yes, he was in the process of continuing his attack so much so that his wife was attempting to restrain him

Those are the facts.

 

[CrackRabbit]

This forum has been wrong on self defense shootings about 100% of the time. This will likely be the case here.

And going on your predictions of elections. I'm going to side with the forum.

 

[Vic]

A very good case of self defense can be made which is not murder. The video practically proves self defense.\

This forum has been wrong on self defense shootings about 100% of the time. This will likely be the case here.

Threat imminent? Yes. He was within striking distance and had already struck or attempted to grab the elder senior citizen
Capable? Disparity of force and the young guy had already assaulted the elder gentlemen
Credible? Yes, he was in the process of continuing his attack so much so that his wife was attempting to restrain him

Those are the facts.

No, they're not facts. Just speculation and conjecture on your part.

Keep defending a murderous thug, coward.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

And going on your predictions of elections. I'm going to side with the forum.

I can't speak for elections, but it's been made very clear that the heavily modern progressive p&n has absolutely no clue about self defense laws in the US.

 

[Vic]

Instead of legally defending yourself, cower in fear and try to run when a hulking young buck or group of people attack you.

If Reeves "legally defended" himself, as you say, then why is he sitting in jail without bail while awaiting trial for murder?

Dumbass.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

If Reeves "legally defended" himself, as you say, then why is he sitting in jail without bail while awaiting trial for murder?

Dumbass.

Politics. After Dunn and Zimmerman they can't take any chances.

I'd rather be in jail than have left behind a widow and child. Young buck made the worst decisions by far.

 

[Vic]

And going on your predictions of elections. I'm going to side with the forum.

I like how his "100% of the time" is just a couple of high profile cases that got a lot of media attention (and Dunn was convicted).
The majority of murder suspects claim self-defense at trial. At least a new one every day. Why aren't spidey and Spatial defending all of those?

 

[spidey07]

Dunn was not convicted of shooting the thug.

And the majority of murder suspects do not claim self defense. You're making up shit again. Pay attention to the facts.

 

[CrackRabbit]

I can't speak for elections, but it's been made very clear that the heavily modern progressive p&n has absolutely no clue about self defense laws in the US.

It's also been made very clear to most of us that the only space you are aware of is in between your ears.

I'm perfectly fine with CCW and using firearms in self defense when warranted.
Simple assault with popcorn (even in the escalated situation that was present) does not warrant a lethal response.

 

[Vic]

Politics. After Dunn and Zimmerman they can't take any chances.

I'd rather be in jail than have left behind a widow and child. Young buck made the worst decisions by far.

For sure! He let a murderer pick a fight with him.

This isn't politics though. Not anymore than this case is http://touch.sun-sentinel.com/#story/fl-tyra-holmes-stand-your-ground-20140314/
Speaking of, why are you so quiet on that one?

 

[Vic]

Dunn was not convicted of shooting the thug.

And the majority of murder suspects do not claim self defense. You're making up shit again. Pay attention to the facts.

Sorry, but of those cases that go trial, the majority claim self-defense. I am not making that up.