>>But the whole race-card BS just pisses me off.
That aspect of this really clouds the issue. Despite my profound distaste for this approach, I find myself supporting Mr. White, once I look at the case.
The point I am unsure about - were the kids on his property, or were they out at the street?
When white men chase after a black man involving rape/sexual ‘threat’ towards a white girl, I’d say the ‘race card’ has already inserted itself into the situation.
Does that mean Mr. White should have allowed his attorney to play that up? maybe not.
But most people I know of get out of the way when someone comes out with a gun, not continue on with threats.
So, Mr. White is still on his property and is confronted with an amateur lynch mob going after his son for a ‘rape threat.’ I’m not saying he SHOULD have gone out but only that it was incredibly Darwin Award-worthy for the teens to stick around when a homeowner comes out armed.