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Originally Posted by downeaster
I have followed this thread and have found it interesting, revealing and somewhat disturbing. Some of the posts bring the word "vigilante" to mind.
I find those who claim they will "shoot to kill without hesitation" especially worrying. We live in a congested community. Is it safe to have people carrying loaded weapons and are willing to fire them when they deem it necessary?
Taking a human life is not to be taken lightly. Taking the life of an innocent person or bystander is unthinkable.
I ask those who carry a loaded weapon to leave law enforcement up to the police. If you perceive someone is going to hurt you, or you perceive someone is going to hurt someone in an altercation, or you think you are seeing a crime being committed, reach for your cell phone, not your weapon. Better yet, leave the weapon at home.
Gracie got it right: "Don't shoot us".
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1. One person used the word vigilante. Out of context and incorrectly.
2. To shoot to kill could be murder. One should shoot to immediately stop the villain from doing what he is doing. If he should die is up to his God, never the intent of the shooter.
3. The police are not obligated to protect you. The Supreme Court has so ruled.
Yoda