Author Topic: Texas State Lawmaker Opposing Deadly Force Bill Shoots Would-Be Thief (Read 3257 times)

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #75 on:** July 12, 2007, 05:52:04 PM »

McFarland really confuses me. First he acts weird about some topics, and then he comes out and hits the nail on the head for others.

Of course he is right, any imaginary line drawn about whether or not it is worth it to violently defend your property will be pushed further and further back until you're not allowed to defend yourself. Hell, we're practically there.

It's either right to defend ALL OF YOUR PROPERTY, or NONE OF IT. With the second option, you've jumped head first into the idea that there is no such thing as personal property. Welcome to communism.

Groth · « **Reply #76 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:11:45 PM »

Mr McGroin..(hope I'm not presumptious to a Miss or Mrs)thanks for spelling update.... good job:)
Anything WORTHWHILE to add to disscussion?

McFarland · « **Reply #77 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:14:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
that's Appilachia

Actually, it's Appalachia.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #78 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:21:37 PM »

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Originally posted by McFarland
Actually, it's Appalachia.

Word it didn't catch it, so I accepted Bill's word for it. Then I hit the return key and show nuff, the red squiggley line went unnerneath it. Some beech.

McFarland · « **Reply #79 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:31:08 PM »

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some beech

So now it's a tree? Wow, things change really fast here.

AKIron · « **Reply #80 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:51:59 PM »

The law should protect the law abider. I think most sane people are not going to shoot someone over theft unless they feel threatened or what is being stolen is very important to them. I think the law should allow for the use of deadly force in defense of your property if nothing more than as a deterrent. Let the thief beware.

-Concho- · « **Reply #81 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:02:26 PM »

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Originally posted by McFarland
I've had them try to steal a radio out of me car, tried to steal me copper wiring for electrical work, tried to steal me engine, they've broken into me garage and stolen a lot of things while I'm gone, they've poisoned me dogs so they wouldn't be any trouble or noise from them, and they've tried stealing me car (I think I winged him that time.) They've done other things, like cut me radiator hoses, cut me oil lines on me car, put sand in me carburators, cut me battery wires, and slit me tires.

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Originally posted by McFarland
And yes, there are very big differences betwixt the "hood" and Appalachia. One is a disturbing neighborhood in a city where violence is everywhere. The other is a peaceful place where farmers and mechanics live, and the soil is rich and fertile.

Sounds like one in the same to me.

McFarland · « **Reply #82 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:04:40 PM »

The thefts and problems are from the migrating construction workers. They know they can't be tracked very easily, so they think they will get away with stealing. I've watched them steal from other people, and then laughed as they got the heck beat out of them. Serves them right.

Groth · « **Reply #83 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:36:08 PM »

Opps, typed faster than I read:)

Groth · « **Reply #84 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:37:09 PM »

Sorry.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #85 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:39:07 PM »

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Originally posted by -Concho-
Mav he is either very young, a troll, or possibly a leprechaun hell bent on saving his lucky charms.

OMG, how did I miss that the first time...? That's the funniest thing I've read all day. I think it's true as well; McFarland is a eprechaun!

eskimo2 · « **Reply #86 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:40:07 PM »

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Originally posted by -Concho-
Sounds like one in the same to me.

The cops are bad too.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #87 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:47:32 PM »

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Originally posted by Groth
Mr McGroin..(hope I'm not presumptious to a Miss or Mrs)thanks for spelling update.... good job:)
Anything WORTHWHILE to add to disscussion?

Let's see...

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Originally posted by Groth
Please deleate this post

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Originally posted by Groth
Opps, typed faster than I read:)

Certainly nothing to post up to your standards... sorry...

wait I might have something...

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Miles, a former law enforcement officer, shot the man in the left leg, police said. The wounded suspect was being treated at a Houston hospital. Police were trying to identify the other suspect.

So somebody who opposes deadly force shoots a man in the leg instead of the chest or taking a head shot...

So where is the hypocrisy again?

-Concho- · « **Reply #88 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:57:49 PM »

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Originally posted by eskimo2
The cops are bad too.

from the sound of it there aren't any there at all.

Toad · « **Reply #89 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:57:43 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
So somebody who opposes deadly force shoots a man in the leg instead of the chest or taking a head shot...

So where is the hypocrisy again?

If he shoots like most cops, he missed his target but still managed to hit him in the leg.