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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
a . . . man shot another in the back as he was running away

Taking the racial component out of it, this goes counter to every rule of engagement I was taught about use of deadly force during a crime. My understanding is that the only way it is permissible to shoot anyone is if they represent an imminent threat to you or another. Being present and threatening with a knife is sufficient; running away after stabbing someone else is sufficient (the suspect has shown a willingness to use deadly force and deadly force is now allowed in order to stop him and prevent further harm); running away after stealing something, no matter how valuable, is not.

I have always agreed with those rules in principle, since the over riding idea is that life is more valuable than property. The world really has turned upside down lately.

26 posted on 07/14/2013 12:24:12 PM PDT by Hardastarboard (Buck Off, Bronco Bama)
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To: Hardastarboard

The minute I saw that video I thought “that’s not a self defense shooting, that’s a typical gang shooting”. And that’s all it was.


51 posted on 07/14/2013 1:25:50 PM PDT by suthener
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To: Hardastarboard

Torah permits killing someone that breaks into your house at night, but not during the day. During the day you can watch them, and see what they are doing. At night you can’t and must presume evil intent.

If you are kind to the cruel, then you are cruel to the kind.


62 posted on 07/14/2013 2:02:42 PM PDT by donmeaker (Blunderbuss: A short weapon, ... now superceded in civilized countries by more advanced weaponry.)
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