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In reply to the discussion: Why are there virtually NO examples [View all]DWC
(911 posts)52. You Hit the Nail on the Head !!!
Criminals that attack others with violent force are just like any other predatory animal and, in general, instinctively seek victims that are isolated from others who may assist in defense or at least witness and report the crime / attack.
It is past rare that innocent bystanders are present during such an attack where they would be exposed to the possibility of being accidentally shot.
There are definitely exceptions to this scenario such as a crazy in a packed theater. However, the above scenario safely represents well over 90% of incidents where armed self defense is necessary.
Semper Fi,
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I challenged your general assertion that no laws banned people from joining gangs.
Clames
Sep 2012
#53
No one on this thread was talking about military law until you put yourself in a corner
Bjorn Against
Sep 2012
#54
Well that law is from a different state and almost certain to be found unconstitutional
Bjorn Against
Sep 2012
#59
Well if you want to say gang membership is illegal based on two exceptions to the rule
Bjorn Against
Sep 2012
#63
Blood in-Blood out. you can't even join a real gang without committing a felony.
bad sofa king
Sep 2012
#39
It may be simple if you view the world in black and white, I see lots of grey
Bjorn Against
Sep 2012
#36
Nirvana Fallacy: The system doesn't have to be perfect to be functional and provide a benefit. nt
rDigital
Sep 2012
#38
Fortunately, lawful concealed carry proponents have better aim than you do in search terms.
AtheistCrusader
Sep 2012
#61
Ususally when you're being mugged, there aren't any innocent bystanders inncocently standing by
bad sofa king
Sep 2012
#37
When your cause is just you cannot allow yourself to be constrained by empirical evidence
4th law of robotics
Sep 2012
#57