bob

I’m trying to understand the left’s argument supporting Karmelo Anthony. Karmelo followed Austin Metcalf into the Memorial high school tent. In high school athletics, this is a provocation. 15 times, Karmelo was asked to leave the tent. He didn’t. He then challenged Austin Metcalf to touch him and “find out.” Someone pushed Karmelo. Per video, maybe two minor pushes. Witnesses testify Austin Metcalf did NOT punch Karmelo or do anything that would cause serious bodily harm. So Karmelo had no reasonable belief—the standard for self-defense—that his life was in danger. Nonetheless, Karmelo immediately grabs a knife from his bag —which he was carrying illegally, no knives allowed on school property— and stabs Austin Metcalf in the heart, killing him. Karmelo then throws the knife and runs away. Moments later, after police arrest him and refer to him as the “alleged” suspect, Karmelo admits he killed Metcalf, saying: “I’m not alleged, I did it.” So— The jury was NOT “all white.” There were Asians, Hispanics & Arabs reportedly on the jury. Karmelo’s lawyer wasn’t a public defender, he was a private attorney. The left claims “racism!” But facts matter. There is ZERO evidence of racism. And all the facts demonstrate beyond the shadow of a doubt that Karmelo Anthony murdered Austin Metcalf. If you think Karmelo should walk free, YOU are the racist because you’re basing that on his skin color alone while ignoring the reality of the crime he committed.