Do you really think that you would have been empaneled?
Have you considered where you would likely be sleeping?
That opinion has not been held in high regard in our system of jurisprudence for some centuries, and in other systems, for a lot longer.
That's hogwash.
First, there is no indication that these were "violent criminals", and second, that "social justice idea" predates the design of the first residential deadbolts by centuries. In fact, it predates the advent of hand-held firearms.
No one could know their intent.
One can only evaluate ability, opportunity, and the indication of jeopardy, and decide upon the potential for preclusion.
And that was his mistake.
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