82 year old arrested, crooks go free

[Robert Richardson]

My thoughts are if the people stealing the trailer wouldn't have done that. Nothing would have happened. The thieves started the 1st action which had a consequence. The 82 year old man was not looking for trouble. He was in his own house minding his own business. These 2 thieves who already have criminal records started everything. What's wrong with this world.

Bingo!!!

 

[sj kahr k40]

So you would not confront someone doing this to you?

No, what is to gain, they could have guns also, their could be more of them, you could miss and kill an innocent child, why put yourself in a dangerous situation with so many downsides for stuff, stuff can be replaced.

 

[Robert Richardson]

No, what is to gain, they could have guns also, their could be more of them, you could miss and kill an innocent child, why put yourself in a dangerous situation with so many downsides for stuff, stuff can be replaced.

Uhhh..ok.

 

[level.eleven]

This is a tough one. First, we all acknowledge the natural right to defend your property from theft. Without reading the court documents, the story is - man looks out window, sees thieves hooking up trailer, man comes out of house with gun and tells them to gtfo, thieves drive off with trailer "almost" running over the homeowner, homeowner fires 2 rounds at get away vehicle, striking one of the thieves in the face.

Naturally, its hard to pin any blame on the old man. I guess we will have to wait and see how the law shakes out. I think the old man has some things working for him, but also some points working against him. Is deadly force justified over the theft of a trailer - outside of your home? As it has already been said, was the gentleman's life in danger? He did say he was "almost" ran over.

I would have handled the situation differently. I would have at least phoned 911 right out the gate and tried to capture as much identifiable information about the situation as possible. I would not have left my home. Call me a weenie, but a gun fight isn't worth a trailer to me. For others, I can certainly see how it can be and find no fault in that line of thinking. Now, had they entered or attempted to enter the home, all bets are off.

In addition, how come no charges have been filed against the thieves? They admitted to the crime and enough time passed to put together a news story and send reporters to the homes of the thieves to request an interview. That would seem like enough time to get some formal charges in order. The report did mention that the thieves may be involved in a larger car theft ring. Are charges being withheld in attempt to pin something larger on them?

Too bad the jury pool can't be INGO members.

 

[DragonGunner]

Didn't watch video, but they weren't arrested or charged....they weren't Black Panthers by chance were they....those guys get a free pass to at least 2012.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Uhhh..ok.

Hey if you think going to prison never seeing your kids again or being killed is worth fighting for stuff more power to you, but don't call me scared because I don't. I my case it's not worth it, stuff can be replaced.

 

[LEaSH]

These criminaliens just hit the jackpot.

Steal from an old guy, get shot doing it, and then sue him. What a effing joke this is becoming.

Thank Holder and comrades for making the country safe from old timers standing up for themselves.

 

[Woodsman]

The only problem with old people is; they remember what it used to be like before their individual rights were changed to protect the guilty. Remember that thing called property rights? On top of that, if they attempted to run him over I say good for him.

Rolling over and playing dead still makes you a victim.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Here is a picture:

 

[sj kahr k40]

Rolling over and playing dead still makes you a victim.

Running out of your house and shooting at people makes you a criminal, I rather be a victim in a case like this.

 

[Robert Richardson]

The only problem with old people is; they remember what it used to be like before their individual rights were changed to protect the guilty. Remember that thing called property rights? On top of that, if they attempted to run him over I say good for him.

Rolling over and playing dead still makes you a victim.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Here is a picture:

Makes a great line for a movie but completely illegal in this state.

 

[E5RANGER375]

Makes a great line for a movie but completely illegal in this state.

you just have to make sure some kind of weapon is in their dead fingers, or laying next to them when the cops show up. The only good theif is a dead one.

 

[PatriotPride]

you just have to make sure some kind of weapon is in their dead fingers, or laying next to them when the cops show up. The only good theif is a dead one.

Assuming you left them any fingers.

 

[sj kahr k40]

you just have to make sure some kind of weapon is in their dead fingers, or laying next to them when the cops show up. The only good theif is a dead one.

That would depend on whether you were inside or outside, if I'm outside and someone trys to take my stuff I would consider that a threat to my safety and would defend my life with deadly force.

 

[Benny]

What's really unfortunate is that both thieving messicans aren't rotting away in the ground right now.

Attempted first degree murder? G. T. F. O!!!

 

[88E30M50]

Ok if you are willing to spend the rest of your life in prison over stuff that do what you think is right, I for one don't want to go to prison so I will call the cops, becoming a criminal is no way to fight crime.

You see it as fighting for your stuff, but I see it as fighting for your principles. The victim did not choose to be robbed that day and was defending what was rightfully his. If he says that they tried to run him over, then I believe him and think he had the right to fire. Maybe that type of thinking will land me in trouble one day but standing up for what you believe in tends to do that from time to time.

 

[NordicHeathenVinlander]

Old man should know his place.... Shouldnt have even thought of screwing with those crooks.

 

[T-rav]

Too bad he didnt hit both of them dead. They are here illegally, have a lengthy criminals record, and chose to pick a fight with who they though was a weak person! Kudos to the old man he deserves a metal!

Im sure the public defender will chime in shortly now.

 

[copper]

If I make to 82 years old I hope I'm a good shot cause I'm shooting anybody that messes with me or my stuff...