Apparently, we lack a doctrine of “The Last Shot Fired”. The Colorado
theatre massacre warranted the use of deadly force.
Why must tax-payers now bear the burden of incarceration of
James Holmes? We will also bear the
burden of every bite of food which enters his mouth. We will pay for behavioral
analysts who ponder the nature of evil. We will pay for the toilet paper and
toothpaste he uses and bear the burden of his medical care.
The doctrine of deadly force lacks a necessary clause. Rabid animals should be put down immediately
for the safety of society. If a rabid
dog suddenly becomes docile do we let down our guard?
The last shot fired should be from the weapon of a
responding officer.
Would that I had been present and fully armed when James
Holmes showed his combat-clad form, because I would have taken the shot, even with
his weapons down. My shot would have
been the last shot fired.
Think about this issue.
Update:
Somewhat like Tom Sawyer pretending to paint the fence and then standing aside to eat an apple and collect souvenirs, the hard work of a pursuit of greater discussion goes to "Always on Watch". My thanks to this blogger, for creating what is now a tag-team endeavor.
Link to Always on Watch
New Swofford Commentary Site
Update:
Somewhat like Tom Sawyer pretending to paint the fence and then standing aside to eat an apple and collect souvenirs, the hard work of a pursuit of greater discussion goes to "Always on Watch". My thanks to this blogger, for creating what is now a tag-team endeavor.
Link to Always on Watch
New Swofford Commentary Site
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