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Originally posted by Saiph
Jacob, by your words I trust your heart is noble. But in any given situation you an the Lord must make that call. Like I said, I would tell them to leave with the buisiness end of my escopetas squared at their chest.
I am not saying, hey buddy, lets sit down on my couch and talk about why you are stealing that dvd player ok ?
But at the same time, unless they are threatening you with deadly force, you gotta make a judgement call, and there are many factors involved, like does he have a friend outside waiting with weapons ? Are your wife and kids safe ? (In my house he has more of a chance if I find him than if my wife or kids do)
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I have thought about all that. You are closer to my position on this one. I am not a trigger-happy kill-joy. I would rather not kill and pray I never do. Both of us are importing other scenarios into this one. I have in mind the sicknening events that happened in the Superdome. I do not have in mind a 15 year old wanting to permanently borrow my stereo. As a theonomist, I maintain that the punishment must fit the crime (including the personal level). At the same time, when I see dangerous characters who are probably armed and moving in packs, I will take a safe guess that they are after more than my stereo or my rims and act accordingly (ie, saw off the shotgun).
Listen: I am not saying
Kill first, assume you were right, and move on with no remorse.
Ditto to Wayne!