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To: suthener

Just a random thought..

How is it ok for the two good guys to open fire on the suspect?

I am glad it worked out ok but anyone can say anything to anyone.


3 posted on 01/12/2013 5:12:50 PM PST by cableguymn (The founding fathers would be shooting by now..)
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To: cableguymn

The rules in Texas say that you can come to the defense of another person if that other person is in mortal danger, as in danger of losing their life.

Looks like this was the case here.


10 posted on 01/12/2013 6:13:21 PM PST by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57 returning after lurking since 2000))
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To: cableguymn

Not only a random thought but a bit strange at that! Just what are you saying here - that robbers should not have to face anyone who might protect themselves? All in all, a really strange response for this thread. Even Jesus used a whip which was fairly potent at the time...today requires a bit more...


11 posted on 01/12/2013 6:15:59 PM PST by Deagle (quo)
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To: cableguymn

Who says they shot first or, if they did, that they didn’t fire defensively in fear of their lives when the robber first displayed his weapon?

Given that it is Colorado, they probably left to avoid “unnecessary entanglement with Imperial forces.”

Anyway, bad night for the robber; shot (probably multiple times), bitten by a German Shepard (again, probably multiple times), and caught with the stolen property on him. 0 for 3. Needs a new line of work after his extended recovery in jail/prison.


18 posted on 01/12/2013 7:42:42 PM PST by Captain Rhino (Determined effort is the hammer that Human Will uses to forge Tomorrow on the anvil of Today.)
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To: cableguymn

Who says they shot first or, if they did, that they didn’t fire defensively in fear of their lives when the robber first displayed his weapon?

Given that it is Colorado, they probably left to avoid “unnecessary entanglement with Imperial forces.”

Anyway, bad night for the robber; shot (probably multiple times), bitten by a German Shepard (again, probably multiple times), and caught with the stolen property on him. 0 for 3. Needs a new line of work after his extended recovery in jail/prison.


19 posted on 01/12/2013 7:44:09 PM PST by Captain Rhino (Determined effort is the hammer that Human Will uses to forge Tomorrow on the anvil of Today.)
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To: cableguymn
Here in Houston, being a robber can be VERY hazardous to your health. Lots of folks carry concealed. People also tend to protect their neighbors and their neghbors' property.

If the conditions were as stated, i.e. the first guy was robbed at gunpoint, the second two guys were perfectly legal under Texas law to chase the SOB down and shoot his sorry rear, up to and including killing him. See Texas Penal Code, Title 2, Chapter 9.

23 posted on 01/14/2013 1:46:33 PM PST by jimt (Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.)
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