You are most welcome. I appreciate your thoughtful reply also.
When I’ve brought up such concerns in the past I’ve been accused of being anti-gun, pro-criminal, etc.
I believe that anytime a human being is killed, at minimum we should show sufficient respect for a human life as to hold a legal hearing to determine what happened, not leaving it up to some guy sitting in an office making a decision whether to prosecute.
Under common law, if I understand correctly, a coroner’s inquest was held for every unusual or suspicious death, which produced a report as to the facts of the case but without criminal law implications.
Such inquests have largely disappeared in America. I think something similar should be revived.
I quite agree the SYG is probably an improvement on the previous situation, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect.
You guys are being so civil, I had to check to see if I was still on Free Republic. Not a single “moron” or “idiot” comment made.
Of course with a coroner's inquest somebody is dead and the circumstances surrounding that death can be explored ... sorry to be short but a "Honey Do" list awaits.
Still in case of death or serious injury in a self defense case an inquest format might be a good idea except WIKI: Inquest notes that the defendant isn't allowed to present a defense at that stage but an addition to SYG law could be made to outline the actual procedures required or allowed.
Oops - missed the actual post button - sorry - just de-sweatifying after a little chainsawing when I missed my last post to you.