First, know that Rittenhouse put himself in direct conflict with the protesters. Second, he had just killed someone. We're not talking like he tripped and the gun accidentally went off but after proudly walking around with his illegal received AR15 a protester died. He then fled which typically denotes guilt. When's the last time you've seen someone shoot someone in self defense then run away? I'm certain Rittenhouse fleed because he was scared but to other bystanders wouldn't that look like fleeing the scene of a crime? Heck, he didn't even show any concern for the health of those he just mortally wounded.
In any other scenario the kid with a skateboard is a "hero" for trying to stop the perpetrator of the shooting. Only this time political bias makes people stupid and because he shot the people they hate then it must be "justified".
The elephant in the room here is that Rittenhouse was too immature to be holding an AR15 and/or be in that situation. There is a reason that even by WI law he couldn't legally own that gun, let alone be playing "cop" or fake EMT in the middle of a riot. Yes, he is on video claiming that he's a certified EMT that night when actually he's in some fire department cadet program which all further demonstrates how Rittenhouse immaturity.
This kid was reckless for being there at age 17 with his illegally received AR15, reckless for running from the scene of a shooting that he committed then he compounded his problem by continuing to fire away and ultimately leaving he scene of the crime.
I'd also ask where his parents were in all this? You don't know that your son illegally purchased an AR15, traveled across state lines and was stomping around Kenosha as a vigilante? Sadly, we do know what his parents are like. After getting bailed out he proceeded immediately to go to a bar and be celebrated by a group with links to White Supremacists. His mother was in tow.
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Last edited: Nov 10, 2021