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2) At 17, where is his father/mother and and whats he doing out there in the riot?

Is a 17-year old supposed to be under the constant supervision of his parents?

I know I certainly wasn't when I was 17.

Seriously though, another problem with these riots in the age of COVID is a "BLM Protest" is the only authorized social activity young people are allowed to participate in. I think a lot of these riots are driven by young people just looking for something to do. Young people are social. they don't want to be isolated at home. They wan't to go out and do things and there's nothing to do. No sports, no concerts, no clubs. Everything is shut down.

Everything that is, except BLM riots.

When you were 17 did you set out with your rifle telling mom and dad "Im going to the riots. See ya later"? BTW, in another state where he couldnt legally carry. I dont think you did.

He was a 'police cadet'. That is supposed to imply some level of common sense, if not just nerdiness. When the videos came out and it was clear he was being chased and under assault, I can say its self defense. And I still say that based on the videos, but you do have to ask yourself how the situation he got himself into transpired. Those little details are still coming in.

If he was a shop owner defending his shop, thats one thing. But he wasnt even from this town according to latest news. Anyway, the story will continue to develop. Lets see what we learn from it.

These antifa rioters and looters and arsonists all deserve to be shot, but I am not going looking for that fight. Now if they come to my neighborhood, different story...

17 is a grown man down here in Texas. At 6 months past my 17th birthday I was standing tall and looking good on the yellow foot prints at MCRD San Diego. I had been living on my own for a year having graduated high school at 16 and moved out shortly after.