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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
IF we are to have a safe, civilized, and happy society then we can tolerate no evil. Now, when I say 'exterminate', I do not mean that I become judge, jury, and executioner. I am simply saying that those who commit heinous acts of violence upon people do not deserve the life that they have been given.
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I know it may not seem that way, but you are playing the part of judge, jury and executioner based on your last sentence.
those who commit heinous acts of violence upon people do not deserve the life that they have been given suggests that you decide that they do not deserve their lives. Do you believe that the criminal gave you the right to make this heavy decision by attacking you? If so, then I would request on behalf of the criminals that you do absolutely everything you possibly can to save the lives of all parties involved in the situation. I beg that you do everything you possibly can to spare them their lives as you defend yourself or your family. Do not shoot them in the chest when a shot in the leg, arms, or shoulders will stop them, please.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
As a responsible gun owner, my position is that I will seek to STOP the threat to my life, my families lives, or any innocent bystanders life. Does that mean that to 'disable', I should go for the knees? No. To me, it means I rely on what works to stop a threat, which is usually two to the chest and if that doesnt stop it, then two to the head.
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Those are both potentially and specifically lethal shots. I see no reason for using lethal force when you have a weapon such as a gun.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
Do I 'want' to kill the threat? No, but I will not shy away from it if necessary. I prefer the 'extermination' to be done through the justice system as an example to that criminal element, but I also want that criminal element to know that it CAN happen at the hands of their victim if necessary.
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You would make a statement by taking a life?
I'm afraid I may have misjudged you.