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>> "Scout" <
me4...@verizon.removeme.this2.nospam.net> wrote in message
>> news:knog53$5ca$1...@dont-email.me...
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>>>
>>>> On Thu, 23 May 2013 12:41:23 -0700, "Baxter"
>>>> <
baxter.s...@baxcode.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A group of three burglars approached a home in Delray Beach, Fla.
>>>> and knocked at the front door. When they received no answer, the
>>>> trio went around to the back door and attempted to break inside. A
>>>> resident of the home noticed the would-be intruders, retrieved a gun
>>>> and fired at the criminals, striking one and causing all to flee in
>>>> a nearby getaway car.
>>>>
>>>> Police captured all three burglars a short time later at the Delray
>>>> Medical Center, where the injured burglar underwent surgery. (The
>>>> Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Fla. 05/21/13)
>>>
>>> An example of self defense with a firearm which Baxter doesn't count
>>> because no attacker was killed.
>>>
>> Next thing we know is you'll be claiming that soldiers are using their
>> weapons for self defense.
>>
>
> Huh? Chasing off a bad guy is a good example of a gun being used
> defensively regardless of whether or not a shot was fired or the goblin
> shot. Your soldier comment has absolutely nothing to do with that.
>