[The_Media_never_lie]

One of the “protesters” was wearing a mask. How was he to know they weren’t going to lynch him? I am not necessarily defending his action of brandishing a weapon.

[Sasparilla]

The jury had to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Based on just this video it is impossible to know if he was justified or not. We just don’t know how threatening toward him that the crowd actually was IMHO.

[sport]

In at least 50 of the 57 States, one cannot brandish a weapon or threaten some one, no matter what the circumstances. If one truly believes one’s life is threatened, he draws his weapon and discharges it into his/her attacker. The police appear, the evidence is examined and he/she goes free. How ever, should one draw one's weapon and hold said attacker for the police. The police arrive, and now it is your word against theirs, his/hers. And they, he/she, will always be as innocent as the day is long. And the investigation/ interview will always end with the policeman walking over to you and saying,"Turn around and place your hands behind your back." never forget, If you are justified in drawing your weapon. You are justified in using it. And act accordingly.