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surrealAmerican

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72. I expected a few post to the effect of ...

Tue Sep 3, 2013, 06:38 PM

Sep 2013

... "I would do the same.", and I hope those people are just engaging in some sort of macho posturing, and don't really think they would. To beat another human being to death is a horrible thing. If you think you might do such a thing, regardless of the provocation, you need to seek out some sort of anger management program.

Protecting your children is important. Beating someone to death is not a necessary price to pay for their safety.

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Father who beat to death man he caught raping his five-year-old daughter will NOT face charges [View all] pintobean Sep 2013 OP

awful situation but can't say I disagree backwoodsbob Sep 2013 #1

A tragedy for the family exboyfil Sep 2013 #4

definately backwoodsbob Sep 2013 #6

That says a lot about his character. pintobean Sep 2013 #8

Welcome back! morningfog Sep 2013 #7

thanks backwoodsbob Sep 2013 #11

Same thing happened here in Ark. and the father got 20 to life over the killing n/t Hestia Sep 2013 #2

Link? Orrex Sep 2013 #23

sorry - just saw your post - let me go hunt Hestia Sep 2013 #87

Thanks! Orrex Sep 2013 #95

I'd do the same. trumad Sep 2013 #3

I believe that justice was served. nt MrScorpio Sep 2013 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #9

Good result, but the Texas authorities should not have taken this to a grand jury. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #10

"should not have taken this to a grand jury." dixiegrrrrl Sep 2013 #12

I agree with your pragmatic reasoning but the grand jury referral was also legally correct Jim Lane Sep 2013 #32

Why not? nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #13

Additional stress and legal fees for an innocent man and traumatized family. aikoaiko Sep 2013 #14

I doubt that he needed a lawyer pintobean Sep 2013 #15

I don't know. He needed a lawyer as soon as he killed that predator. aikoaiko Sep 2013 #36

...put it that way. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #81

There is no legal cost for him associated with a Grand Jury. LisaL Sep 2013 #18

Well, most people get a lawyer before going to grand jury. Wouldn't you? aikoaiko Sep 2013 #33

Very few defendants go to the grand jury AngryAmish Sep 2013 #44

I realize that but its crazy to not talk to a lawyer before GJ. aikoaiko Sep 2013 #46

The story is dated yesterday pintobean Sep 2013 #57

I believe under Texas law that by taking it to a Grand Jury and Lurks Often Sep 2013 #17

No. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #19

Well sorta.. X_Digger Sep 2013 #38

Interesting find. AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #40

Once you take this to the grand jury the man's basically free and clear Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #47

All deaths are refered to a Grand Jury in Texas. oneshooter Sep 2013 #77

Good. Common sense. truebrit71 Sep 2013 #16

I wonder where sarisataka Sep 2013 #20

This doesn't sound like it was vigilanteism. Donald Ian Rankin Sep 2013 #22

You have stated it exactly Orrex Sep 2013 #25

I concur, and would award demerits to those who "refuse to distinguish." Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #80

I don't necessarily disagree sarisataka Sep 2013 #26

Self defence and defence of others are recognised defences. Donald Ian Rankin Sep 2013 #29

I fully agree sarisataka Sep 2013 #31

Why don't you and your Gun Enthusiast pals take a hike? Paladin Sep 2013 #24

Well since you brought it up... sarisataka Sep 2013 #28

I hope your gun safety skills are better than your ability to pose trick questions. (nt) Paladin Sep 2013 #34

No trick... sarisataka Sep 2013 #42

no gun was used backwoodsbob Sep 2013 #30

That didn't stop our resident Gun Enthusiasts from turning out. (nt) Paladin Sep 2013 #63

Are YOU satisfied that justice was meted out? NickB79 Sep 2013 #51

Exactly derby378 Sep 2013 #61

I addresed the justice matter on another post in this thread. (nt) Paladin Sep 2013 #64

well ... I, for one, am here ... Trajan Sep 2013 #39

I have seen it put forth that sarisataka Sep 2013 #45

sarisataka, you're pulling this too far irisblue Sep 2013 #54

I have satisfied my inquiry sarisataka Sep 2013 #56

Wander into the pro-gun control group someday and see who is a regular. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #65

Well, Iris, I don't know you, but would suggest... Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #82

Well, there are still a few DUers who even now say Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #69

Well, they're probably off opposing vigilante justice where it actually happened kcr Sep 2013 #41

It wasn't vigilantism and it wasn't execution of the criminal Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #48

Yes, and also, if he'd used a gun, they'd be hanging him high. closeupready Sep 2013 #50

I'm right here RandiFan1290 Sep 2013 #58

I admire your sense of justice... Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #74

I'm not sure what he has to do sarisataka Sep 2013 #78

If he caught him in the act and was surprised, I think that's probably reasonable. Donald Ian Rankin Sep 2013 #21

Having something like that happen to one of your children would be extenuating circumstance liberal N proud Sep 2013 #27

The father and daughter will have horrible memories of that day the rest of their lives. Both are appleannie1 Sep 2013 #35

I believe justice was served. He caught him in the act and had the right and the duty to kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #37

It would have been worse for the rapist if I were the one who caught him. JRLeft Sep 2013 #43

Good. The Function of the Law in this Case Wolf Frankula Sep 2013 #49

They never would have found a jury to convict. Vinnie From Indy Sep 2013 #52

What father wouldn't have beat the man to a pulp? Rex Sep 2013 #53

I'd have done the same. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #55

In 1984, a dad deliberately shot & killed man who abducted & sexually abused his 11-yr old son. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #59

I remember that case. I think it was too light a sentence. I think now days it.... Logical Sep 2013 #67

Can't go with that sentence. Compassion out of control Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #84

Daily Mail? F that, here's a better link alp227 Sep 2013 #60

Your link wasn't available pintobean Sep 2013 #66

Good. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #62

I hate to be "that guy", but Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #68

If you hate it pintobean Sep 2013 #71

I'm just saying Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #73

the grand jury has spoken Niceguy1 Sep 2013 #79

In both of those cases pintobean Sep 2013 #83

The raped 5-yr old's body would be very strong evidence. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #85

The 911 calls Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #88

Good PD Turk Sep 2013 #70

I expected a few post to the effect of ... surrealAmerican Sep 2013 #72

This is not a normal situation. ohnoyoudidnt Sep 2013 #75

Your opinion seems almost insanely unrealistic Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #89

Excellent response. pintobean Sep 2013 #91

You misunderstood my post. surrealAmerican Sep 2013 #92

You can kill someone with one punch Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #93

Once again: I am not criticizing this man's actions. surrealAmerican Sep 2013 #94

Good. Ruby the Liberal Sep 2013 #76

I doubt a jury would convict him. Fawke Em Sep 2013 #86

Good! nt Raine Sep 2013 #90