[marktwain]

Dispite the anti-gun, anti-property, and anti-white remarks in the article, many of the comments at the end make the point that people are sick of being victimized by criminals, and that the laws of New York and Texas are quite different.

[BuffaloJack]

> Texas ‘Self Defense’ Shooting - Was It Worth Two Lives?
Answer: YES, it was!!!

[Dead Corpse]

But was this worth their lives?

Certain career choices carry heavier personal costs. They chose poorly.

"I didn't kill you, you did that yourself. I just carried the bullet a while..." - Capt. Malcom Reynolds. Firefly- The Message

[woollyone]

“Peairs was later acquitted under a Louisiana law, similar to one in Texas that allows people to shoot burglars if they feel threatened.”

“Here’s my question: If people like Horn and Peairs — who are white — can shoot people they feel threatened by, why is it that John White, a Long Island, N.Y., man — who is black — gets a jail term for defending his home when he thought a mob was coming to harm his son, which also resulted in a death.”

Had nothing to do with skin color you moron. It had to do with what you clearly already understand. TX and LA recognize the right to self-defense and NY recognizes no such right other than to call 911 and die.

Who is this race baiting jackass author?!

[lrb111]

Call OSHA, then the pandering for making criminal activity as acceptable labor will have standing. /cue crickets

[steve-b]

I'm not defending the two men who robbed the neighbor's home of about $2,000 in jewelry and cash.

Yes, you are.

But was this worth their lives?

They knew that there was a risk that they would be shot while committing this crime. They chose to do it anyway. Ergo, they did think it was worth their lives. Who am I to gainsay them on that point?

[beebuster2000]

i would not shoot someone who was running away.

but having said that, if you are a crook in texas, i guess you could always decide to leave the state rather than get shot if you dont like the law. so its the crooks call, isnt it?

[chesley]

Exactly, John White was unfortunate enough to live in a state governed for decades by brain-ead liberals

[NRA1995]

Cry me a river, Madison Gray.

[Charlespg]

Here's my question: If people like Horn and Peairs -- who are white -- can shoot people they feel threatened by, why is it that John White, a Long Island, N.Y., man -- who is black -- gets a jail term for defending his home when he thought a mob was coming to harm his son, which also resulted in a death.

Because of the racist gun laws in New York.
you servile elitist idiot

[The Great RJ]

The author fails to mention that the perpetrators were illegal immigrants who were committing a felony crime. Had Horn waited for police it is likely the pair would have gotten away and probably not been apprehended. Given the history of this pair, they would have almost certainly gone on to do other crimes.

If Horn had been unarmed and confronted the two or even left his home to get a better description of the two or license number of their vehicle and been seen by them, he would have reason to fear for his life. As a grand juror on this case I would have had no problem not delivering an indictment. Justice was well served by his actions.

[sport]

“.....It takes a man to preserve life. It takes a weakling to snuff it out.....”

I wonder if he would say the same about an abortion doctor?

I do not believe that he would, but Liberals a/k/a communists never defend the innocent. But are always willing to protect the guilty.

AS far as I am concerned Joe Horn is a hero.

[Pistolshot]

I'm not defending the two men who robbed the neighbor's home of about $2,000 in jewelry and cash. But was this worth their lives? These men were not armed, and they posed no threat to Horn, although he claims that they came into his yard.

Self defense trumps burglary.
Not armed? 2 against 1 is not good odds for an old man.
No threat? How does the reporter know?

[tacticalogic]

Texas 'Self Defense' Shooting - Was It Worth Two Lives?

The author doesn't seem to grasp that living in a republic means that it is for the citizens of Texas to answer that question - not him.

[MortMan]

I'm not defending the two men who robbed the neighbor's home of about $2,000 in jewelry and cash. But was this worth their lives? These men were not armed, and they posed no threat to Horn, although he claims that they came into his yard.

The operative law allows the use of deadly force to protect property. That's why the grand jury no-billed the shooter.

BUT, it also needs to be recognized that no person has any "property rights" if one cannot defend one's property (or even the neighbor's) against theft. Not all objects are replaceable - especially when it comes to jewelry, art, etc. When a burglar takes it upon himself to appropriate someone else's things, the risk of death should be just another occupational hazard IMO.

The author of this article forgets the most important thing... That the two decedents chose to burgle, deliberately risking their lives in the state of Texas for $2000 in cash plus jewelry. The shooter just delivered their past-due order.

[Resolute Conservative]

“These men were not armed, and they posed no threat to Horn”

This is what is bogus. Two young men versus one older person is always a threat. Anyone can be a threat to any other person at anytime. Being unarmed does not make you unable to beat someone to death just as easy as shooting or stabbing them.

If you are unarmed and confront someone who is you woke up the wrong dog.

[Gay State Conservative]

Here's my question: If people like Horn and Peairs -- who are white -- can shoot people they feel threatened by, why is it that John White, a Long Island, N.Y., man -- who is black -- gets a jail term for defending his home when he thought a mob was coming to harm his son, which also resulted in a death.

I don't know all the details of this case but did see a quick synopsis just this morning....1) The kids weren't armed...2)the back guy made *no* attempt to call the cops even though he had a good bit of advanced warning...3) the shooter showed substantial anger and contempt...anger of a type that might suggest that he was out to get whitey for 200 years of lynchings.

[eclecticEel]

Here's my question: If people like Horn and Peairs -- who are white -- can shoot people they feel threatened by, why is it that John White, a Long Island, N.Y., man -- who is black

Because Horn and Peairs live in southern states, while White lives in New York - next question?

[MortMan]

Point blank: If you actually love your column byline, you're a punk. It takes a man to preserve reason. It takes a weakling to snuff it out.

A gun is a tool - nothing more and nothing less. So is the author of this tripe.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***I’m not defending the two men who robbed the neighbor’s home of about $2,000 in jewelry and cash. But was this worth their lives? ***

If you are a burglar will you put YOUR life on the line to steal $2,000 in jewelry and cash?

Is stealing another man’s livelyhood which he has honestly worked for is worth giving your life for?

[bk1000]

How about a barf alert on this racist garbage.