WaveRunner trespasser didn't deserve to die, Miami

[mike504]

Originally Posted by bohman

It's tough decision. Stay inside and pray the cops get there in time to catch them is the recommended way to avoid anyone getting hurt. It's also the recommended way to make sure that the thief will have a chance to steal again. Possibly from me.

whats the alternative...?? if you go out side and run him off.. you think he will stop being a criminal.. or that he will put out a memo to all crimminals to avoid your house.. not likley...

and if you decide that you want to end some ones life.. i would assume that knowing the laws for the use of deadly force might be helpful.. i dont see how knowing that info could hurt you in anyway..

[bohman]

Originally Posted by mike504

whats the alternative...?? if you go out side and run him off.. you think he will stop being a criminal.. or that he will put out a memo to all crimminals to avoid your house.. not likley...

and if you decide that you want to end some ones life.. i would assume that knowing the laws for the use of deadly force might be helpful.. i dont see how knowing that info could hurt you in anyway..

If I run him off, I've prevented him from stealing my stuff, which is generally useful to me. I have no idea whether it will stop him from being a criminal in general, but he probably won't come back to a house where somebody was willing to stand up for themselves.

And knowing the law is good. I was just curious about how you viewed the situation.

[hvp05]

Originally Posted by mike504

yes yes.. thats it.. the sky is falling the country has gone to hell...the man is gonna keep you down and all that.. becasue there are laws to regulate when leathal force can be used...

Amazing! You interpreted and reiterated what he said exactly!

Originally Posted by mike504

whats the alternative...?? if you go out side and run him off.. you think he will stop being a criminal.. or that he will put out a memo to all crimminals to avoid your house.. not likley...

Again, letting them run off (which is effectively what you are doing by calling the cops then waiting) is going to change their ways how?

i would assume that knowing the laws for the use of deadly force might be helpful..

I am thoroughly convinced that, should you ever find yourself the victim of a robbery, you will not first the call the cops, you will call your lawyer to make sure you explicitly know every law and loophole that may play in to the situation. Following that consultation, you will decide how to proceed.

Figuring your house has not already been breached and you or your family harmed, that is.

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by mike504

... i am talking about confronting and intruder..

Voice from upstairs:

"Hey! Uh, excuse me, uh, sir, but, well, if it's not too much trouble, would you mind closing the door when you leave so the cat doesn't get out? Also, I'd really appreciate it if you'd check to see if I left the lawn spigot on. Don't bother cleaning up. We'll get it after you're done. Oh, and, if it's not too much trouble, could you make sure the fridge door is closed all the way? There's leftover lasagna. It sticks a bit. The door, not the lasagna. Thanks and drive safe!"

"Klick, klack" Sound of Larry loading double ought.

Mother####er is NOT getting my lasagna.

[puggymom]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

Mother####er is NOT getting my lasagna.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Getting back to the original question (the title), my vote is "yes" he did deserve it.

[bcp (Premo)]

I see no problem with a criminal being killed.

look at it like preventative medicine. Killing him now saves someone later.

[itsbob]

Originally Posted by mike504

you seem to only want to follow certain laws... that sounds a bit criminal to me..

Yet again you're wrong.

I can think a.current law is ignorant and still abide by it if I have to, but it's a shame if the time comes to protect my.family I may hesitate as I WILL be thinking of the possibility of repercussions.

Sometimes it may not matter and knowing what you have to do to protect your family you'd be willing to face jail time. 10 years in jail is better than the alternative sometimes.

Originally Posted by hvp05

Are you aware you can shoot someone without killing them?

if you cripple them, you will probably lose your house

better to shoot center of mass

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by EmptyTimCup

if you cripple them, you will probably lose your house

better to shoot center of mass

Dead men tell no tales.