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In reply to the discussion: Is this one self-defense, manslaughter, or murder? [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)46. You want me to cheer those who shoot others?
I just think you ought to cheer for the good guys once and a while. You know, the people who stand up to bad guys.
I have "stood up" to a lot of bad guys in my life and put quite a few of them behind bars. I never thought of using a gun to accomplish that.
I don't expect everyone to have the guts to do it but at least have the courtesy to give some props to those who do.
Don't talk to me about guts. It doesn't take guts to shoot someone in the back. Your ideas of right and wrong are myopic and incredibly foolish.
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Murder 2 cause he didn't need to shoot the guy because he had the gun. No question about it if it
teddy51
Apr 2012
#1
I would say it depends on whether the alleged robber was backing away or fleeing
petronius
Apr 2012
#3
This is exactly what I mean when I say I don't have much sympathy for violent criminals.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#24
You really believe you're going to get away with shooting people in the back?
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#37
Could still be murder if the prosecution can convince a jury of premeditation.
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#49
Only because the criminal was a butterfingers or saw the police and ditched his gun and ran.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#42