tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877849.post8305853040043108056..comments2024-03-28T02:11:54.900+10:00Comments on GUN WATCH: In Houston Shooting of two Robbers, Reporter says to "give them what they want"jonjayrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363092874281160320noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877849.post-92039246799394153502015-07-19T22:48:28.471+10:002015-07-19T22:48:28.471+10:00I was working in a strip mall clinic in east Balti...I was working in a strip mall clinic in east Baltimore around 1998 when a liquor store clerk a few stores down from us shot and killed a "youth" who was robbing his store. I don't recall if the perp dragged himself outside or the clerk did, but the body lay out on the sidewalk for hours until police were called in by a concerned citizen.<br /><br />The clerk/store owner said this was the right thing to do, so others would see what happens when you try to rob a store at gunpoint.<br /><br />There were shouts of racism, local protests (I don't know if Al Sharpton's people were called in) but the Baltimore prosecutor finally determined the shooting was fully justified, no charges were pressed, business went on as usual.<br /><br />"Heads on pikes" seem to be a reasonable next step to prevent robberies.<br /><br />In all seriousness, what I'd really like to see is a "Citizens Response Award," where people who stand up the terror (robbery, rape, carjacking included) are recognized publicly at an awards ceremony, given a box of self-defense ammunition (the manufacturers could get in on this to their benefit), given a gold-embossed certificate suitable for framing (or framed), and a gift coupon good for a couple of hours of range time at a local indoor or outdoor range/gun club with instruction appropriate to their current level of marksmanship.<br /><br />"Give them what they want" ? Mozambique. Two to the chest, one to the head. Then move on as if nothing has happened, secure in the knowledge you've rid society of the kind of sociopathic scum that would threaten harm to useful people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120596679256024776noreply@blogger.com