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[Geoffrey]

Greg Freemyer wrote:
> On Fri, 2004-04-16 at 15:49, Greg wrote:
> 
>>Actually, no, that isn't your right.  You can only use deadly force in a
>>limited number of situations. One is when you are threatened by same.
>>Another is when you believe your life is in danger.  Another is when you are
>>an agent of the government (military and law enforcement).
>>
>>The decision on when you are in danger is one a court gets to decide.  The
>>courts have decided over and over that killing/injuring someone when only
>>loss of property is involved is illegal.  Live has higher value and is not
>>to be taken lightly - so killing or injuring someone involved in the process
>>of trespass or breaking/entering is illegal.  Even putting up signs to that
>>effect is inconsequential.
>>
>>Greg
>>
> 
> Not in Texas!!
> 
> I was there several years ago when the local paper had a story like
> this:
> 
> A home owner shot and killed a burglar / trespasser.  The home owner got
> scared and dumped the body in some local woods.  The body was found
> yesterday.  
> 
> The home owner has been identified and charged with littering.

Improper disposal of fertilizer..

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Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
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