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And that is a good thing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki
What is they weren't that drunk and instead were there to torture and rape the 3rd man's family? What if they were armed with Bats or Machetes and quickly disarmed the home owner with the hammer?
Would you be happy that the 2 weren't harmed because the homeowner wasn't allowed to defend himself and his family?
Why do you consider it not a good thing, in practical terms, that no firearm was involved?Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
the news sources are always out with a spin.
Some reports make it seem as though it were very justified. Frankly, given some of the reports, I would have done the same thing. Without question in hindsight from a comfortable chair.
some say just the opposite. Based on what those reports say, my thought is that there is no excuse for the shooting. None. :(
as to being there, in the exact moment, well that is a different question. In those very moments, I think it is very diffficult to say what one would do, because of the stress and the reaction to such makes it difficult to predict what one would do..
There is an excercise done with rookie cops by the better training programs. The rookie holds a gun, empty but cocked and pointed at the other. The other has his empty revolver in a holster. The other pulls his and fires.
The rookie sometimes manages to snap the trigger in a tie. But usually the guy pulling the gun almost always wins by snapping the trigger first. So much for taking the air out of tough guy egos, who think they are tougher than tough, cause they now got a gun and a badge.
well, at least the ones that are not crazy already.
I knew a cop who once told me that "cop" actually stands for contempt of police....
so who to say.......
as to Casey, GUILTY as sin. :(
It's a rare occasion when Eki actually talks about his domestic matters, which is good. I don't quite get the obsession with all things American. Talking something else is good for a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki
I don't either, but on an international forum American affairs are something most people know something about. Not many outside Finland know anything about Finnish politics or domestic news, so there wouldn't be much discussion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy Tamasz
'What if', 'what if'... What if someone was to break into the hotel room in which I'm currently staying? I don't have a gun with which to defend myself, but I don't believe this constitutes my taking of an unnecessary risk in relation to my personal safety. What if anyone I pass on the street were to attempt to stab me? To be honest, not being paranoid about the nature of my fellow human beings, it's a risk I'm prepared to take.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
Damn straight!
Certainly where you and I differ in opinions. I am a firm believer and supporter of the Castle Doctrine and the "Stand your Ground" laws.. Many places in your country and mine are quite safe and a firearm is not prevalent in daily activities. However we also have the extreme opposite as I am sure Euro has also. At my age I am not interested in a knife or bat fights my odds of losing are too high. Without the element of surprise sprung on me, I believe I would do quite well in a gunfight :) Albeit I would be horrified as hell to be in one.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Unless you're Quickdraw McGraw you're not going to have much chance against anyone intent on robbing you, anyway. You'll note it's always El Kabong that gets the job done.
As I mentioned the "Element of Surprise" pretty much eliminates any defense. However in this country I don't think I would want to trip someones infrared monitor inside their house at 3 amQuote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y