[Seruzawa]

This is quite a different case than Rodney King. What civil right did Kyle violate? They might try but heck, who knows? After all, these vile prosecutors argued that a violent mob has a right to defend itself. Still I don’t quite see it. It’ll take some really devious spinning to turn this into a civil rights case. Kyle didn’t handcuff them and beat them with nightsticks.

[AB AB AB]

these prosecutors argued that a violent mob has a right to defend itself

Interesting point. As I recall, the prosecution tried to nullify KR's right to self defense by arguing he had provoked the crowd simply by showing up.

Couldn't the same point be made, even more powerfully, against the protestors themselves? They showed up with violence (arson, threats, etc) and arms... Shouldn't the prosecution have argued the protestors waived their right to self defense, then?

[Elsie]

After all, these vile prosecutors argued that a violent mob has a right to defend itself.

Therefore; an individual has the SAME right.

Ooooops!