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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
No, but it is more than likely. Especially the responsible part. I'll throw in accountable, too.
Perhaps, perhaps not. It is commendable of you, should you do. I've simply read of too many cases of public disorder that I believe laws such as these should be heavily scrutinized. There is no sense making it easer for people to kill one another without valid reason. There is a lot of room for corrupt practices.
Are you saying lethal force cannot be done on a whim? Would you please clarify your use of the word whim for me?
You reduce the work and careers of law enforcement officers to the symbol of their badges, which you seem to be using with some disdain. Why is that? If it is because you mistrust this public service, then I understand your position. But it makes me wonder if you also mistrust other authoritarian bodies. Perhaps you think you are better than the average police officer. Do you also think you are better than judges, politicians, and lawmakers? Is this really about your belief that the American system of authority and justice has failed you? Doesn't that make laws like this a band-aid solution?
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I don't trust authority period, simply because it's abused more often than not. As for accountability? I assure you that non law enforcement are held way more accountable than law enforcement and politicians for almost ANY unlawful act. Do I think I'm better than police or politician? depends on what you mean by better. Am I a better person? no, but they aren't either.
a whim. i'm not going to shoot someone for stepping on my patio or knocking on my door at midnight, but try to steal my only means of transportation or my wallet? That shows that the individual has no respect for me or my life and property, therefore I have no respect for theirs.
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Originally Posted by Strange Famous
it is my opinion, and I state that it is the decent opinion of mankind.
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and you'd be wrong, for everyone has their own opinion, whether you think it decent or not is not for you to decide for me, or anyone else for that matter.