Impulsiveness = Jail time, even well intentioned

[Sir Aardvark]

All I can think about is some maroon like this playing hero, when no lives are in danger, and accidently killing some innocent bystander.

Whenever I hear a story like this, I always think of the '97 killing of the 9-year old girl at McDonald's in Barstow where the Off-Duty Police Officer just had to play hero and try to stop the robbery and cause tragedy to strike.

 

[CornCod]

A well intentioned error, he should lose his carry permit and be fined fifty bucks.

 

[Joe Demko]

I'm not shooting anybody to protect the phone company's merchandise.

 

[Boba Fett]

I'm not shooting anybody to protect the phone company's merchandise.

ROFL.

Well considering that wrinkle, I might have to agree. Charge me $30 a month for a mandatory data plan I'll never use eh? See if I lift a finger to protect your company!

 

[rainbowbob]

I think you need to rephrase your statement, as "summary execution" is totally off the mark.

Here is a definition of "summary execution":

"A summary execution is a variety of execution in which a person is killed on the spot without trial."

However justifiable it may (or may not) be in this (or any other) case - the term accurately describes the act. How is it off the mark, and why would I rephrase it?

For example, if I am assaulted by an armed assailant and I shoot them to death - that could be characterized as a summary execution (i.e., I took their life without a trial). That doesn't imply that it is unjustified.

 

[nalioth]

For example, if I am assaulted by an armed assailant and I shoot them to death - that could be characterized as a summary execution (i.e., I took their life without a trial). That doesn't imply that it is unjustified.

In that situation, the term "self defense" springs to mind.

 

[Nick5182]

Not only was it stupid, but what's with all the shootings involved at AT&T locations? Is there something I'm not seeing here?

 

[rainbowbob]

For example, if I am assaulted by an armed assailant and I shoot them to death - that could be characterized as a summary execution (i.e., I took their life without a trial). That doesn't imply that it is unjustified.

In that situation, the term "self defense" springs to mind.

Of course it is self defense - which would make it a justifiable summary execution.

Just like a "homicide" can be justified, so too can an "execution". But I would suggest we don't hijack this thread to parse words.

 

[rmfnla]

Not only was it stupid, but what's with all the shootings involved at AT&T locations? Is there something I'm not seeing here?

Probably people who got their first iPhone bill...

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

texas is the only state where you can use deadly force to protect private property from theft/vandalism.

however, this property has to be valued at a certain amount. you can't blast someone for stealing your blowpop.

 

[Art Eatman]

This poor ol' hoss is gaspin'...