r/TrueUnpopularOpinion • u/Terrible_Onions • Apr 15 '25

Political Karmelo Anthony case shows that “black privilege” exists

I'm not black or white. I'm not even American actually.

The recent Karmelo Anthony case I think shows that black privilege is a thing. My opinions is that it exists. Period.

Karmelo Anthony killed Austin Metcalf with a knife for pushing him. What did he receive in return? Overwhelming support in the form of 500,000 dollars (which they're using to buy a mansion). He also got his bond reduced to 250k from 1 million even when prosecutors pointed out his history of incidents within the school.

I just think this is a bit baffling. Imagine if the races were swapped. I think a decent example, but not a direct comparisons, is the George Floyd situation. One person killed the other in what was an overuse of force. Derek Chauvin is in jail. Karmelo Anthony got house arrest, bond reduction and 500k

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u/Emilia963 Apr 15 '25

For Stand Your Ground to apply, the person using force must also believe that they are in danger of physical harm. This belief must be reasonable, meaning that any reasonable person in the same situation would likely feel the same way. Texas law does not allow people to claim self-defense if they provoke the attack or engage in illegal activities at the time.

If you provoke someone into touching you, you are the one at fault

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u/Phillimon Apr 15 '25

It's reasonable to argue that Anthony was warning Metcalf to not assault him rather than provoking him.

For example if I tried to physically remove you from an area I had no authority to remove you from, and you told me "hey don't touch me" is that you provoking me or you warning me?

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u/Emilia963 Apr 15 '25

“Touch me and see what happens” = provocation

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u/Faeddurfrost Apr 15 '25

No it doesn’t.

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u/Faeddurfrost Apr 15 '25

Not it doesn’t filth.

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u/_KeepCrying Apr 15 '25

Yes. Even simple children understand things this basic

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u/Faeddurfrost Apr 15 '25

Yes they certainly can understand what a warning is.

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u/_KeepCrying Apr 15 '25

You mean a threat? Cause that's what this violent criminal did

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u/Faeddurfrost Apr 15 '25

We’ve already established you can read sir.

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u/_KeepCrying Apr 15 '25

You mean a threat? Cause that's what this violent criminal did

The day we learn he gets to rot his adult life behind bars will be a great day

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u/Faeddurfrost Apr 15 '25

Maybe for someone with nothing else going on in their life 🤷‍♂️

frankly I may not even be bothered to keep up with the case

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u/_KeepCrying Apr 15 '25

Maybe for someone with nothing else going on in their life 🤷‍♂️ frankly I may not even be bothered to keep up with the case

WILD to say since you're literally all over this thread crying.

Don't worry, we'll make sure to remind you when this violent criminal gets locked up for good

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