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Old 10-06-2007
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Re: Veteran Removes Illegal Mexican Flag, May Be Charged

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Originally Posted by Steve View Post
Sure, 'cause that'll land his ass in jail faster than anything else. Simple trespassing and vandalism fall short of the requirements for the use of deadly force...
Yeah, you're right, he's in Nevada, But if he was in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Dakota or Florida, where they have "Stand your ground" laws he would be able to use deadly force to protect his property.
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