Probably no shooting deaths if Rittenhouse didn't go to the protest. This homicide case shows why polices instead of vigilantes should be involved in peace keeping. His acquittal doesn't mean he is morally innocent. There may be civil lawsuits against him for causing deaths and injury? Flawed criminal justice system favors defendants and allow many guilty persons to go free rather than convict few innocent persons. Prosecutors have greater burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. But self defense is hard to disprove in court. Outdated laws need improvements.
I agree. Many laws in many states need reform. Wisconsin is obviously a glaring example, but there are others. However, as long as the legislatures are controlled by republicans it's likely that their "freedom" to kill people with guns will "trump" any attempt for reform to make the state safer.
unfortunately reform will take a very long time bcuz some idiots on the right insist that they have the RIGHTS to scream " theres a bomb on board " of a crowded aircraft bcuz that is "protected free speech "
rights over safety and rights over people
some dummies wont get the analogy