[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Whitley

So are you suggesting that no action against the criminal be taken until he kills or hurts someone? I have a CWP in many states, including NY, NJ and MD. These are not given out without extensive class time, interviews, letters (including from a psychologist), and in NY appearing before a judge, with attorney to prove why the need is there (unconstitutional, but that can be for another thread). If this thief was pointing a weapon at any citizen, I would be justified in using deadly force. It would haunt me for the rest of my life, but it is something that would be justified. The argument that the shooter did not have the right to be judge is a sophomoric argument. The shooter acted to preserve innocent life. He was not shot for theft.

Prezactly!