"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
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> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
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>>>>>> So, it's OK to kill them at the moment the crime is about to happen.
>>>>>> But, after a jury trial, it's not? I'm confused. Does the value of
>>>>>> the perp's life change with the passage of time?
>>>>> Yes it does; I'm surprised you would have to ask. (You are purposely
>>>>> ignoring the value of the lives of the victims)
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob
>>>> Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're saying. Like most normal people,
>>>> you'd be OK with killing someone at the moment when they're about to do
>>>> something violent to a family member. But, after they've killed a
>>>> family member, and been through a trial, you're NOT OK with killing
>>>> them?
>>>>
>>>> It's a matter of timing? Is that what you're saying?
>>>
>>> Killing the the murderer after-the-fact does not bring back the victims.
>>> Killing him during-the-act does, so to speak. Stopping him without
>>> killing him is even better, but the primary goal is just to stop him
>>> (keep shooting until he is no longer a threat, then you stop shooting)
>>>
>>> IIRC, you claim to have a CCW license. You should have had this drilled
>>> into you during your training.
>>>
>>> I used to be for the death penalty. If someone did murder a friend or
>>> family member now, I think I would still be against executing them --
>>> but if the state executed them anyway, I don't think I'd be very upset
>>> about it. Or maybe I discover that I'm a hypocrite and I'll want to
>>> pull the switch myself. I'd just as soon not find out either way.
>>>
>>> Bob
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>>
>> I guess I look to bears for guidance. Once they've got you down, you're
>> not a threat. But, they'll still remove your face or your guts, just to
>> be sure.
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> If you're first shot is good enough, the rest is just academic.
>
> Bob

I know I shouldn't, but I've been practicing this slick shot through the
throat. Severs the spine and the bad guy gets really peaceful. Less of a
mess than the chest, too, at least for a few minutes.