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47. I'm not a legal scholar but I know that with 6 attackers things can turn deadly even if

Reply to bhikkhu (Reply #46)

Mon May 7, 2012, 08:21 PM

May 2012

that wasn't their original intent. I'm not willing to take the chance and see what happens.

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School administrator dumbshits: Gay Student Faces Expulsion For Firing Stun Gun To Fend Off Bullies [View all] bluestateguy May 2012 OP

I don't think a stun gun is a way to go. Some people who have heart conditions can southernyankeebelle May 2012 #1

See the story on the first page of GD about the band member that was killed by hazing.. Fumesucker May 2012 #2

That is very rare, plus I you bully somebody, you assume some risk. Travis_0004 May 2012 #4

Yes your right. Maybe people should walk with a friend. I have always been bullied because southernyankeebelle May 2012 #5

No, but you do know when someone's assaulting you, and that's a little more important. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #8

But I'd run away pretty fast. You know like Forrest Gump did. southernyankeebelle May 2012 #13

Because that's always (1) and option and (2) effective. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #18

yep, and you said that in few words. LOL I bet you could run fast southernyankeebelle May 2012 #23

the stun gun was a bit over the top - maybe- Maine-ah May 2012 #35

What? Indiana doesn't have a Stand Your Ground law? socialist_n_TN May 2012 #3

Schools generally forbid self-defense these days; it's ridiculous. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #9

Well, they can forbid it all they want, but NOBODY........ socialist_n_TN May 2012 #16

I hereby declare that No Child Left Behind 2012 be amended to outlaw "cause and effect" in school. Zalatix May 2012 #50

I'm proud of Dynasty for defending himself. aikoaiko May 2012 #6

Bringing dangerous weapons to school is reasonable grounds for expulsion Taitertots May 2012 #7

What would you consider reasonable? MrSlayer May 2012 #10

Call the police about the rock throwing and a lawyer about the school Taitertots May 2012 #12

So call the cops AFTER you've had the shit beat out..... socialist_n_TN May 2012 #15

Call the police BEFORE bringing a dangerous weapon into school Taitertots May 2012 #21

Weapons shouldn't be allowed in any case; however, he was outnumbered six to one. Selatius May 2012 #20

A stun gun is not a 'dangerous weapon'. Edweird May 2012 #28

A stun gun is a dangerous weapon n/t Taitertots May 2012 #29

If you're ignorant I suppose. Edweird May 2012 #30

Let someone electrocute the shit out of you a few times, see if that changes your mind Taitertots May 2012 #31

Hand held stun guns are basically cattle prods. Edweird May 2012 #32

Wow, you really are trying to be that obtuse Taitertots May 2012 #37

You're not going to 'incapacitate' anyone with a handheld. They are going to jump and pull away. Edweird May 2012 #38

You being willing to accept getting electrocuted doesn't make it less dangerous Taitertots May 2012 #41

That's the thing - I won't get electrocuted. You can't hold it on me long enough. Edweird May 2012 #44

Your false bravado aside, they still should NEVER be brought to school Taitertots May 2012 #51

Blame the victim AGAIN? No, I say let's blame the administrator HillWilliam May 2012 #11

should have used a Berretta 92FS panopeagenerosa May 2012 #14

They're never refered to as 'Attackers' cprise May 2012 #17

Yep. They're only "assailants" after graduation Posteritatis May 2012 #19

I doubt if these are "dumb" or "stupid" school administrators. Trillo May 2012 #22

I'm all for self defense, but don't you think guns IN SCHOOLS set a dangerous precedent? alp227 May 2012 #24

There was no gun. Edweird May 2012 #26

Bullies get to Ride the Lightning for FREE kenny blankenship May 2012 #25

6 on 1 qualifies as justification for lethal force as far as I am concerned. Edweird May 2012 #27

That's Nice. Kindly Stay The Fuck Out Of My Neighborhood. (n/t) Paladin May 2012 #42

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That goes both ways, however bhikkhu May 2012 #46

I'm not a legal scholar but I know that with 6 attackers things can turn deadly even if Edweird May 2012 #47

the kid should be suspended or something, but i put the blame on the School mostly JI7 May 2012 #33

His right to keep and bear arms is being infringed slackmaster May 2012 #34

Fire a stun gun at school... NCTraveler May 2012 #36

Gang up on a gay student and bully him, no consequences slackmaster May 2012 #39

Very wrong. nt. NCTraveler May 2012 #40

+1,000,000!!! Zalatix May 2012 #49

He'd be expelled in my area, without doubt bhikkhu May 2012 #45

Stand your effin' ground, kid! Where can we donate to his legal defense??? Zalatix May 2012 #48