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Would I be justified in killing a man who was holding my dog at knife-point ?

Discussion in 'Religion & Philosophy' started by Channe, Jul 1, 2016.

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  1. Hotdogr

    Hotdogr Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    From a legal perspective, a dog is 'property'. If, in your state, you can kill someone who is stealing your car, you can kill someone who is threatening your dog. Additionally, if there is an armed intruder in your home, you are justified in shooting him, in most states, no matter what he is doing there.
     
    Hotdogr, Jul 2, 2016
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    what do you mean?
     
    Ronstar, Jul 2, 2016
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    But then there is always the 'good dog' vs. 'bad dog' thing to consider. ;-)
     
    Ddyad, Jul 2, 2016
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    This juror votes to acquit.
     
    Electron, Jul 2, 2016
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    I don't have children. I have fur kids.
     
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    For the best......
     
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    In case someone tries to murder any of your animals in front of your eyes on reasons of provocation - why should you think this murderer would stop afterwards to continue to kill you, because you are a human being? I would see in such a case a very big danger to become the next victim of such a psychopath. Normally you have two solutions in such a situation: to attack the aggressor or to run away. To flee is often a very big risk. And in case of an attack someone has to take care that he could have only one chance to stop the aggressor. This could cause the death of the agressor. Not so easy such a decision.

    https://youtu.be/m1qHdie4MI0
     
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    Well, I've had a psycho stranger hiding in my apt with a knife....although the threat wasn't to my pet. My cat at the time was walking back and forth trying to warn me.
    Anytime an intruder takes ANY action to harm...haven't they lost all rights? sheesh
     
    tealwings, Jul 3, 2016
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    Exactly. Someone waving a knife and stabbing ANYTHING is enough of a threat, ESPECIALLY in your house.

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    People in the act of committing violent felonies should lose their rights during the commission of such an act, sadly, that's not the case.
     
    vman12, Jul 3, 2016
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    Wow. How nice of you.

    Feel better?
     
    Arkie, Jul 3, 2016
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    bigoted statements like this is why folks can't take your comments seriously.
     
    Ronstar, Jul 3, 2016
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    We're nothing but hairless apes with a superiority complex.
     
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