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In reply to the discussion: Young woman who was shot in head at Lealman church dies [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)58. Well, you may disagree, but you're still wrong.
I concede that there are times when someone ends up dead during a fight, assault, self defense situation. That doesn't make their death appropriate, especially if too much force is involved, which is usually the case with guns. Only the amount of force necessary to stop the attack is appropriate. Relying on a handgun to accomplish that is beyond stupid and is never appropriate.
There are countless examples in history where killing a bad person was the proper thing to do.
Not to a liberal mindset. I really think you're playing in the wrong sandbox. You may well be atypical, but liberal? Methinks not.
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I tend to think of a pistol as a tool for fighting your way to your rifle, but w/e
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2012
#73
That poster consistently called all law-abiding gun owners out as potential criminals.
Atypical Liberal
Feb 2012
#89
I'm not familiar with current "procedures", having been here for the last 30+ years
Starboard Tack
Feb 2012
#63
Would you care to explain why Britain has a lower homicide rate despite having a gang problem? n/t
ellisonz
Feb 2012
#45
I'm honest too. If you die during the commission of a violent crime, I'm not really concerned about
Atypical Liberal
Feb 2012
#90
May she rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2012
#8