They way things work you are only allowed to protect yourself not your stuff with force. If someone robs you and is walking out of the house and you shoot him you are at fault for using excessive force. If that ever happens make sure they fall so they are facing in and shoot to kill. If you only injure them they can still sue you for damages for using excessive force if they can prove that your physical well being wasn't in danger. It's pathetic I know.
I think this guy gave those crooks what they deserved. I'm worried that he'll end up fighting this in court for a long time. Truely I hope those guys die in that if they survive I wouldn't be surprised if they sued him. I hope he gets off on this. It will set a precedent that will allow us to actually protect our stuff as well as ourselves. Go hummers!
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