Here is what I don't get- [View all]
now this is based off of a recent case but is hypothetical.
A person sees people trying to get into a house known to be unoccupied. Armed, this person confronts these people and decides to detain them using his or her gun, deciding that the situation is suspicious to him or her.
The person points the weapon and demands the people wait patiently until the police arrive.
Defying orders, the people choose to leave the area.
This is where this shit completely breaks down for me. I know this is a silly and simplistic example, but it is not unrealistic.
There was a story on DU2 where some kids were detained by a gun-toter for having toilet paper in their trunk, and those holding the guns were defended by some(they were going to TP the house!). I was offended.
The question is--if the people refuse to follow the script, what is justifiable for the person using the gun?
I know my answer, but would like others'.
On edit-here is a post that has some scary stuff-
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=118x465054
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