Farmer chases a thief, catches a felony charge

[gc70]

Oh, but look at me. I'm replying again. So much for my resolve.

Temptation beckons.

 

[red_oak]

Charges dropped.
http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1014012.html

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Nevertheless, Edblad said he hopes the case will educate the public that "an individual cannot threaten to use a firearm to protect personal possessions."

Oh, yeah?

Woody

God gave us guns for a reason. It wasn't so we could lament the lack of them when we need them. B.E. Wood

 

[308win]

So I guess Edblad would prefer that a citizen just open fire instead of warning a criminal to beat feet. I suspect that Edblad figured out that if he prosecuted this guy he was not going to be reelected.

 

[pacodelahoya]

Woo Hoo, JUSTICE prevails!

 

[MrDig]

Why Not?

Nevertheless, Edblad said he hopes the case will educate the public that "an individual cannot threaten to use a firearm to protect personal possessions."

What kind of idiot is he? does he really believe I have no right to protect my property?

 

[larry_minn]

IMO the farmer made some poor choices. He then made some stupid statements (both at time via cell and afterwards)
He should have been chewed out and that should have been end of it.