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Coda · 10-19-06, 04:55 PM

This original story is sad to hear. I hope they never have to go through anything like that again.

This is why some Americans own firearms. Self protection when the police aren’t available. Despite what many may think, America isn’t all cites with a cop on every corner. There are many rural areas where police could take an hour or more to reach. That’s why you have to be able to protect yourself, in a responsible manner.

I just read the story of Tony Martin for the first time and I’m appalled. I can’t understand how he could be found guilty of anything other than protecting his life and property. I’m not aware of the entire incident or all of the circumstances, but it sure sounds like a mis-carriage of justice.

The law in the US says that you are not authorized to use deadly force against anyone unless your life is in imminent danger and there is no other alternative. However, I don’t think there is any judge or jury that would convict you of shooting someone burglarizing your home in the middle of the night.

Reminds me of why Americans love John Wayne:

http://www.alljohnwayne.com/shootist2.mp3

http://www.alljohnwayne.com/shootist3.mp3

Short sound clips from The Shootist, The Duke’s final (and best) movie.

10-19-06, 04:55 PM	#11
Coda Medic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 159 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This original story is sad to hear. I hope they never have to go through anything like that again. This is why some Americans own firearms. Self protection when the police aren’t available. Despite what many may think, America isn’t all cites with a cop on every corner. There are many rural areas where police could take an hour or more to reach. That’s why you have to be able to protect yourself, in a responsible manner. I just read the story of Tony Martin for the first time and I’m appalled. I can’t understand how he could be found guilty of anything other than protecting his life and property. I’m not aware of the entire incident or all of the circumstances, but it sure sounds like a mis-carriage of justice. The law in the US says that you are not authorized to use deadly force against anyone unless your life is in imminent danger and there is no other alternative. However, I don’t think there is any judge or jury that would convict you of shooting someone burglarizing your home in the middle of the night. Reminds me of why Americans love John Wayne: http://www.alljohnwayne.com/shootist2.mp3 http://www.alljohnwayne.com/shootist3.mp3 Short sound clips from The Shootist, The Duke’s final (and best) movie.