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05-10-2009, 04:48 PM
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This just plain sucks. I was completely unaware that tresspassing was a capital offense.
And the rocket sugeons responsible for "protecting their land" will probably draw their last breath believing they did the right thing. 
Bob
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05-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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But that's just plain awful. I can't imagine shooting someone for being on my property, let alone a kid.
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05-10-2009, 05:20 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine/Vermont | | | Hmm, I wonder where all the posters who vehemently defend their right to shoot anyone who is trespassing have gone to... |
05-10-2009, 05:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Peoria, AZ, baby! | | | Thanks, Tim- I copied the link and wandered off without looking at the thread...
In the story it mentions that this fine couple has a sign on their proerty stating that will shoot trespassers. Must be a legal shoot then, eh?
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05-10-2009, 05:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY, NY | | | If its any consolation they didn't aim for the seven year old melon, but rather the entire family.
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05-10-2009, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMan118 Only in Texas. | That's a completely ignorant statement. This could happen ANYWHERE. It has nothing to do with Texas, and there are guns in every state. It could happen in the city (and does) in the suburbs (and does) or in the country. 
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05-10-2009, 05:50 PM
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05-10-2009, 06:04 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska | | As a gun owner I'm shocked and ashamed by this. This is the "because I can" mentality that is just sickening. My sympathy for the family. The 2 should be charged with murder, they were at no time in a situation where lethal force was warranted.  |
05-10-2009, 06:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: cincinnati | | | from the look of the couple.. it doesnt surprise me.
this is exactly why i dont watch the news.
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05-10-2009, 06:10 PM
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05-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar This is ugly | quoted for truth
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05-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound Hmm, I wonder where all the posters who vehemently defend their right to shoot anyone who is trespassing have gone to... | Where are these posters? I don't believe I've ever seen any posters here vehemently defending their right to shoot 7 year old trespassers. You talk like there are tons of them.
Why don't you hit us up with some links so we can all see that you're not just throwing up some lame straw man argument?
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05-10-2009, 06:57 PM
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05-10-2009, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMan118 Only in Texas. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound Hmm, I wonder where all the posters who vehemently defend their right to shoot anyone who is trespassing have gone to... | Yes, this is a terrible event, and the person who did it should get what they deserve.
Do you people out there really think that this happens only in Texas? Most who own weapons legally live by the word of the law concerning their use. You can not paint everyone with the same broad stroke of a paintbrush. 
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05-10-2009, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMan118 | Right. Funny.
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05-10-2009, 07:15 PM
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Seriously guys?
Seriously?
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05-10-2009, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by benthughes As a gun owner I'm shocked and ashamed by this. This is the "because I can" mentality that is just sickening. My sympathy for the family. The 2 should be charged with murder, they were at no time in a situation where lethal force was warranted. | I agree. Just because you have the capability to use lethal force doesn't mean you absolutely have to. It looks to me like they were in no danger at any time. Granted, all we are doing on this board is simply speculations & opinions, but while we're speculating and opinionating, did they try to talk to the people?
From reading the article, it looks like the residents were concerned about their levy being damaged, in which case I personally would prefer to walk up to them and talk to them about it. A family of four is usually not out to hurt anybody, just have some fun. Granted, I may still have had my pistol concealed on my person as a JIC, but I do not condone just blasting somebody.
Heck, even in Iraq we can't do that any more, to shoot you must have positive identification of a threat and you must also use a measured amount of force ie: dude shoots at you with an AK from a window, you can't level the building with a Mk.19 or .50 cal.
And Deluge Of Sound, just because we defend our right to bear arms does not mean we are cold-blooded killers. I keep weapons with the firm wish to never have to use them, even in this country.
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05-10-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunderscreech
Seriously guys?
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05-10-2009, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BurningSkies That's a completely ignorant statement. This could happen ANYWHERE. It has nothing to do with Texas, and there are guns in every state. It could happen in the city (and does) in the suburbs (and does) or in the country. | That's correct, it comes down to someones deranged attitude. I live in a blue state and I'm a huge 2nd Amendment supporter. The homeowners are idiots to think like that. Shooting trespassers is 1861 BS, not the way people should think in 2009 if they want to keep their rights.RIP to the boy  my thoughts go out to his family. |
05-10-2009, 07:24 PM
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These dolts should be locked away forever.
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