"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:08:47 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
>>
>>> "Peter" > wrote in message
>>> news:jQSki.27843$tB5.10552@edtnps90...
>>> >
>>> > "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
>>> > ...
>>> >> "Phil Evans" > wrote in message
>>> >> ...
>>> >>>I believe its called premeditated murder if you plan it, so yes,
>>> >>> under the present law there is a huge difference.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Even so, I am not passing judgement on this one.
>>> >>>
>>> >>
>>> >> If you stop a killing, it *usually* will not be considered murder of
>>> >> any
>>> >> kind, unless you're in one of the weird states.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > You are willing to let a loved one to be murdered in the name of your
>>> > government because they prevented a murder of someone else and were
>>> > charged by murder themselves?
>>> >
>>>
>>> WHAT?? :-)
>>>
>>> Let's start over, so you understand where I'm coming from here. If
>>> someone
>>> enters my home at 3:00 AM and my son is here, I will assume (correctly)
>>> that
>>> they intend to harm us, and I will kill them instantly. There will be no
>>> discussion, no warning, nothing. Just a simple process. When the cops
>>> are
>>> done with their questions and paperwork, I will have an early breakfast
>>> and
>>> continue as if nothing happened. Good ammo costs about 75 cents per
>>> round.
>>> I'm a generous guy, and it would be rude not to share.
>>>
>>> Now we can continue. What was your question?
>>
>>Interestingly enough, that is what is recommended. Intruders into your
>>home to be shot on sight if you are SURE that it's a stranger that does
>>not belong there.
>>
>>No warning.
>>
>>You do, of course, realize that unless you are one helluva good shot,
>>there is no guarantee of a one shot kill.
>>
>>I have a shotgun loaded with buckshot, but still...
>>
>>I think the thing that bothers me is that many seem to worry more about
>>the rights of the criminal versus the rights of their victims. It's ok
>>for them to kill their victims, but we have to let them live?
>>
>><sigh>
>
> sure, why not be a killer, too? it's so fun and e-z.
>
> what bothers me is the evident relish some people take in blowing some
> theoretical intruder's head off. 'yeah! i'm a ****ing tough guy!
> don't mess with me!' it just strikes me as childish.
>
> your pal,
> blake

I don't relish the idea any more than I look forward to cleaning the toilet
or the BBQ grill. It's just something that needs to be done.