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To: Arkansas Toothpick
I'm sure if it had been John Q. Citizen that shot the burglar, there would be a lengthy investigation into the appropriateness of his use of deadly force. Any word when the burglar's family will sue?
8 posted on 08/24/2011 12:03:35 PM PDT by americanophile ("this absurd theology of an immoral Bedouin, is a rotting corpse which poisons our lives" - Ataturk)
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To: americanophile

You might want to familiarize yourself with Arkansas Law before spouting off.

Arkansas state code 5-2-608 says deadly force may be used against another person if the “person reasonably believes the use of deadly physical force is necessary to prevent the commission of arson or burglary by a trespasser.”

North Central Arkansas has had a couple of these involving citizens this year. Yep, the statute is clear. Similar results and similar handling by law enforcement.

Arkansas is not one of the People’s Republiks that suffers excessive nanny-ism.


23 posted on 08/24/2011 12:24:12 PM PDT by Steamburg (The contents of your wallet is the only language Politicians understand.)
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