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Gun Control & RKBA

GreenStormCloud

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7. So take a look at the alternative.

Reply to phantom power (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 12, 2012, 01:53 PM

Sep 2012

The only alternative would have been to throw his family upon the tender mercy of a couple of violent criminals. How likely would that have been to have had a positive outcome?

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Another Black Man With a Gun... [View all] rDigital Sep 2012 OP

I'm glad it worked for him phantom power Sep 2012 #1

I'm pro-choice when it comes to self-defense. I'm glad he had the choice to use deadly force rDigital Sep 2012 #2

pro-choice is a good way to articulate the self defense position phantom power Sep 2012 #8

has the out come in which you are referring to MrDiaz Sep 2012 #3

Perps have certainly shot hostages in the past ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #6

Like the unarmed Doctor who's family was raped and murdered while he was tied up in the basement? rDigital Sep 2012 #5

So take a look at the alternative. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #7

It is a difficult tactical situation ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #4

Action is better than relying on the good will of those who are attacking your family. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #9