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Michael Drejka, accused in shooting: ‘I followed the law (Tr)
Tampa Bay Times ^ | August 31, 2018 | Zachary T. Sampson, Kathryn Varn

Posted on 09/02/2018 11:03:18 AM PDT by Navy Patriot

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Full Title: "Michael Drejka, accused in parking lot shooting: ‘I followed the law the way I felt the law was supposed to be followed.’ w/video"

In the words of Stetson University College of Law professor Charles Rose: "The law is set up to allow you to be as big an ass as you want to be, as long as it’s just with words."

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, who has said the stand your ground law precludes his agency from arresting Drejka, has taken a similar stance. At a recent news conference, the sheriff, who is a lawyer, said what was "merely a discussion about why she’s parked there … didn’t provoke the attack." His agency has forwarded the case to the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s Office to decide whether to press charges.

1 posted on 09/02/2018 11:03:18 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
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To: Navy Patriot

“Speaking publicly for the first time, Drejka granted an exclusive interview to local news station WTSP Channel 10.”

What an idiot. Hope he represents himself in court too.


2 posted on 09/02/2018 11:11:12 AM PDT by Gunslingr3
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To: Navy Patriot

A good reminder for everyone who thinks they are the alpha male protectors of womenfolk (particularly their own) to keep their hands to themselves.


3 posted on 09/02/2018 11:13:48 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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there were a lot of freepers who sided against Drejka. Now Race baiters al Sharpton, Benjamin crump, and Andrew Gillum are taking sides against him. Anybody embarassed by that yet???????


4 posted on 09/02/2018 11:15:56 AM PDT by Cubs Fan (Its not the New York Times, its the RACIST New York Times. Please call them that, they've earned it.)
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To: Navy Patriot

The prosecutors are going to get their heads handed to them on this one. When one of key trial witnesses for the defense is going to be the county sheriff, the prosecutor is going to need to put together a jury of reprobates.


5 posted on 09/02/2018 11:16:22 AM PDT by PAR35
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I saw a portion of the interview. My immediate thought was that it does not seem to make any sense for him to be blabbing to the media.


6 posted on 09/02/2018 11:19:57 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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” My immediate thought was that it does not seem to make any sense for him to be blabbing to the media.”

I NEVER is good talking to the media. I wouldn’t,for any reason.

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7 posted on 09/02/2018 11:23:11 AM PDT by Mears
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The whole purpose of having police is so people will not confront each other and disturb the peace.

We used to understand human nature and we were aware that confrontation always ends badly. Thus, we have police who are supposed to make it impersonal and unemotional.

I think the No Smoking campaign turned some of us into self-righteous buttinskies who are always embarrassing and yelling at the rest of us. Someone gets hurt.


8 posted on 09/02/2018 11:23:18 AM PDT by donna (Corporations are using censorship to destroy President Trump and achieve Globalism.)
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Just because those people are lined up against him doesn’t absolutely indicate he’s in the right.

95% of the time that may hold true but not always. From what I know of the case this guy overreacted.


9 posted on 09/02/2018 11:25:41 AM PDT by traderrob6
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Michael Drejka, accused in parking lot shooting: ‘I followed the law the way I felt the law was supposed to be followed.’

A word to the wise, the only comment Michael Drejka should be making is "I fired because I felt my life was in danger." That's it. Don't cite the law you followed, simply the reason you defended yourself.

10 posted on 09/02/2018 11:25:51 AM PDT by JonPreston
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11 posted on 09/02/2018 11:26:54 AM PDT by PROCON ('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
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In researching this incident, I found that Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is a Lawyer, that there are no audio recordings of Drejka's alleged threats, road rage, or verbal abuse, and he was never even arrested regarding any of the alleged rage incidents.

we'll see what the Jury says.

12 posted on 09/02/2018 11:27:04 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (America NEEDS Mob Rule, another European and Mid East World War and a universal Draft)
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there were a lot of freepers who sided against Drejka

That would be me. The shooter went out of his way to play parking lot cop, then wound up shooting someone to death because they pushed him to the ground.

The shooter was clearly playing cop and looking for action. Carrying CW comes with a lot of responsibility, and this guy did exactly what they tell folks not to do when they decide to take on that responsibility.

13 posted on 09/02/2018 11:29:47 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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not I. Drejka should have minded his own beeswax. His mom, the handicapped person he was up in arms about, was not even there to park her car.
He is just a busybody with a gun and too much time on his hands.


14 posted on 09/02/2018 11:33:33 AM PDT by ronniesgal ( I wonder what his FR handle is??)
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Re #12:

True.
But what IS a matter of record is that he has a history of looking for trouble. He may have a history of brandishing. Frankly I think he’s a punk that longed to “Stand Your Ground” as an excuse to shoot somebody.

Now I know the victim was no prince either, but that doesn’t mitigate Drejka’s situation.


15 posted on 09/02/2018 11:35:17 AM PDT by Artemis Webb (Maxine Waters for House Minority Leader!!)
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Not I. That was an irresponsible shoot. It could have and should have been avoided.


16 posted on 09/02/2018 11:35:37 AM PDT by waterhill (I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
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1. It is clear Drejka was in no position to retreat so stand your ground doesn’t really apply here. 2. It isn’t clear if the shooting was justified or not.


17 posted on 09/02/2018 11:36:10 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Democratic socialism is when the majority of people vote to steal your property.)
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The ONLY thing you say when you are in this kind of situation is “I WAS IN FEAR FOR MY LIFE”.

Every comment, for or against what happened is missing one thing. The People commenting weren’t in the situation where they were Physically attacked and how fearful they would be.

My Opinion of what should happen to this guy is just that, an opinion. It is up to the Authorities to determine what Charges they think they can prove in a Court of Law.

Meanwhile, the Guy should keep his Mouth shut.


18 posted on 09/02/2018 11:38:21 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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DTTTFM*

*Don’t talk to the f-—ing media


19 posted on 09/02/2018 11:42:49 AM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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Agree all points.


20 posted on 09/02/2018 11:43:27 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (America NEEDS Mob Rule, another European and Mid East World War and a universal Draft)
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