The True Face of the American Judiciary System
I recently lost a battle against gun laws after battling a case extended from my car accident. I believe in the 2nd amendment and ALL beings right to defend themselves. I legally purchased a firearm. I have been trained in proper use of a weapon and only have such for self defense.
I work in Detroit, MI. Not downtown, or the elite areas, but statistically reported to be the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country. I do home care for special needs children in their homes. Low socioeconomic, disabled children with families in difficult situations. I provide services to make an impact on a population long forgotten by our government and society. During my time going to these houses; I have had men follow me down the block and I have had men wait for me outside of clients houses. One of my kiddos had to experience a shooting from their neighbors house in the afternoon on a Wednesday (the same day I was scheduled to go to this house). I had a man follow me to my car and hold my car door open until I gave him my phone number and he ensured he got my number by making me call him and wait for the phone to ring and show it was me. I’ve been stuck in unplowed roads and a neighbor offered to help in exchange for my “services.” If it wasn’t for the protection of the families I work for, I would’ve been in a worse situation. I have felt unsafe in my job but also understand that this is a risk I take, very similarly to nurses risking contacting Covid or other infectious diseases or first responders showing up to a similar situation.
I am a single, petit female. I felt unsafe and followed my need to protect myself. I placed my gun in my vehicle under the safety and regulations I was taught under the state of New Mexico. I understand I am in Michigan and have recently learned their laws to be significantly different and incredibly ambiguous and hypocritical.
Under Michigan law, you are able to open carry a firearm. Under Michigan law your car is no longer an extension of your property but now a concealment of weapons. So to place this into perspective for you, that means if I was walking down the street carrying my gun, and the woman hit my person, I wouldn’t be charged with a crime and high risking the loss of my degree earned career. However, because I was in a vehicle and the woman hit my vehicle and dislodged my gun from his position, I am now a criminal. I pleaded my self defense case and confusion of Michigan law to the officers on scene and handling the situation. They showed minimal empathy or understanding to my situation. As well did the prosecutor and as well as the judge. My attorney did her very best to present my case. But there is little she can do when there is a system designed to enhance the elite and destroy the working class. This was a non violent crime. I was agreeable, cooperative and willing to accept a punishment that executed justice.
Instead, however, I am being punished, socially exiled and fighting mercilessly to maintain the credentials I worked so hard to obtain, simply for preparing myself for a situation in need of defending my life; a life that has been threatened upon numerous occasions.
I find this hypocritical and ironic in the name of political parties that preach to overthrow the oppressors. Gun laws are misogynistic and should be demolished by all women and any proclaimed feminist. America stands for justice and freedom. Justice was not served. This is a significant day to day example of government overreach and abuse of power.
