Right... Where that line is drawn in MT is at the mantrap... A automated, self-actuating device used with the intent of killing an intruder. One cannot use a rigged shotgun to protect one's front door, as an instance... That is a mantrap. But defense of self and property is given a wide berth here.
Right... Where that line is drawn in MT is at the mantrap
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Agree.....
ALSO, let me ‘admit’ I am confusing the two cases - I thought this was still in reference to the guy that sat in his basement and waited for the two kids to come down the stairs, shooting one a couple of times then executing him - then waited for his accomplice, shot her then proceeded to execute her.
I had been at ‘loggerheads’ with a couple of people since I didn’t ‘condemn’ him 1000% — I still contend he was within his rights as to the ‘original’ shot in both of the thieves...HE crossed the line when he summarily executed them.
On the 2nd crook (a teen age blond girl) I definitely would have shot her coming down the steps because I would have been ‘afraid’ she was ready to defend herself...Now whether she called to her ‘partner’ and the guy let her come ahead, different story, but definitely dragging her off to shoot her again rates the ‘needle’...IMNSHO...
That is murder THEN he admitted it to the police instead of clamming up....