Should it be considered a crime when a home owner kills an intruder?

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Should it be considered a crime when a home owner kills an intruder?

by Jester Posted November 10, 2009 01:29:36

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+12 raves beachbum November 10, 2009 16:09:40

NO! And certainly not here in Texas!

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~Bloody Roses~*~*Sex Cake*~ 6 days ago

No way! No how! Shoot now.. ask questions later!
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Gina November 14, 2009 21:11:02

not really cause there just defending themselves ;)
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Ω Knee Uhh ☮ November 14, 2009 06:06:45

nope
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AL November 13, 2009 00:54:18

Once he forces himself into my home all bets are off at that time!
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ARoomWithAMoose November 12, 2009 22:29:53

No.Anyone intruding in private residence is probably there with malicious intent- not to deliver fliers for the local church bake-sale.
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Mrs. V November 12, 2009 21:50:15

No. Home owners have the right to defend their property.
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Paul Revere November 12, 2009 18:57:28

No. The Castle Doctrine should be enacted in all 50 states. The criminal element would think twice about breaking into a home if they "just don't know". I have plenty to bring to the buffet - I could serve up a little .9mm, .45, .50, .40 and a little 12ga for dessert. Unfortunately in MN, I have to be in "proximate danger" before executing lethal force. A lot can happen to me and my family while I wait for the danger to become "proximate".
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Kerri November 12, 2009 18:12:29

Nope!
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wtw November 12, 2009 15:25:13

No!
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Chris November 12, 2009 14:49:18

Nope.
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G November 12, 2009 07:41:41

No, it should not. However, unless it's absolutely unavoidable, I doubt any well balanced person would aim to kill. A good crowbar to the kneecaps is much more civil.
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Jesse November 12, 2009 05:17:39

-well for self defense
if the victim does it randmly then they should be charged and if the victim shows signs of injury from the suspect then they shouldnt be charged
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maia November 12, 2009 01:16:08

I think it depends. If the intruder has a weapon then it's fine, but if the intruder is unarmed, then the owner should try to incapacitate him rather than kill him.
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leantom... to maia November 12, 2009 01:43:33

Good luck.
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maia to leantom... November 12, 2009 02:47:26

Thanks. I'm aware that this is idealistic thinking, the kind that rarely is possible to do in real life, but I'd prefer to try for life than go for the kill.
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Jon to maia November 12, 2009 03:25:13 (edited)

No, he means good luck with that lawsuit. In today's day and age the criminal has more rights then you do. They can and do sue homeowners, for things such as cutting their hand while breaking into a house, and jackass judges rule in their favor. I know a guy whose friend is serving 20-life for shooting and killing an intruder as he was entering through a window. He shot the guy and the guy fell back out of the window. The homeowner was charged with murder, b/c the intruder magically ceases to be an intruder once he's outside the house. That's why I like Texas, you cross my property line, I can kill you, end of story, no questions asked. In the rest of socialist land, they better be in your house, and you better kill em. If not, and you shoot to wound, they'll sue your ass, more trouble then its worth.
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imotley to Jon November 12, 2009 22:27:22

I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6.
AL to maia November 13, 2009 00:56:30 (edited)

Why don't you just try asking him in for a big cold glass of Kool Aid then?
maia to AL November 13, 2009 01:37:51

Why don't you try passively insulting someone else because I'm not going to deal with someone trying to be condescending to me.
AL to maia November 13, 2009 01:43:39

If the shoe fits!!!!
maia to AL November 13, 2009 01:48:40

So because I don't like the idea of shooting and killing an unarmed man, I deserve to be patronized? I suppose the shoe also fits for those who have an overinflated opinion on their own self-importance.
AL to maia November 13, 2009 04:57:36

No I'm not blaiming you for NOT WANTING TO SHOOT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING at all-I"m just saying I think you're just to stupid to defend yourself and your family like you should is all!
maia to AL November 13, 2009 07:04:16

Defending my family and killing someone are not equal. If there is away to both defend them and not take a life, I'd rather take that route than killing someone who is unarmed. It isn't stupidity to value human life.
AL to maia November 13, 2009 07:36:50 (edited)

Then I guess you don't value youself or your family's life very much at all in then! Its stupidity to refuse to defend your loved ones thats for darn sure! May God help them all with your views!
maia to AL November 13, 2009 08:24:26

How is it stupid when you can protect your loved ones and valuables without killing someone? Did you noticed that I originally made the condition if the intruder was unarmed? Meaning that if he did have a weapon and was therefor a threat that I wouldn't hesitate to do anything necessary to protect my family. However, if the intruder is unarmed and therefor less threatening, I would try to incapacitate him without killing him, allowing the police to handle the rest because it is their job to do so.
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AL to maia November 13, 2009 08:48:11

As much help as you would be to your own family members they would be much better off if you just shot yourself instead! O.K are you happy now!
maia to AL November 13, 2009 08:56:00

I'm sure you do a fine job of protecting your family from you throne of bodies, but let me protect mine my own way. I gave my ideal situation, knowing that it most likely wouldn't happen that way in real life. The fact that you can't accept that and the fact that you keep pestering me about this shows your own insecurity to protect your family. Why do you need to tear my idea down just to justify your feelings?
AL to maia November 13, 2009 20:21:23

Call 911 and let them pick up the bodies then O.K.! I"m sure there is millions of drug users that would just love to have your address at this point! Then to how would you know if they have a gun or not until they stick the darn thing in your face?
maia to AL November 13, 2009 23:22:31

Why don't you go watch your house with a gun in your hand. You obviously think that's the only way anyone can defend themselves. I recommend you try becoming less closed-minded in the future.
AL to maia November 14, 2009 02:26:46

AS a matter of fact I do keep a loaded .357 mag in my house at all times! Do you want my address so you can test me?
maia to AL November 14, 2009 02:46:12

Excuse me, but I don't think you have any idea of how to conduct yourself properly. On an opinion site such as Sodahead, both you and I are allowed to state our opinions. However, name calling and threats are not appropriate and they are immature. These are the reasons that I'm no longer going to deal with you.

Insult someone else.
swimminggirl09 November 12, 2009 00:33:51

depends becuase sometimes its self-defense and if thats the case then yes, but if the intruder wasnt going to harm them, like if they didnt have a gun, then obv no
Jon to swimmin... November 12, 2009 03:29:20

Yes in either case, you're in my house, you're trespassing, your fault. Well officer, he kicked the front door down and I killed him, didn't know if he had a weapon or not. Or how about the case, many years ago. A dad leaves for work, kids are all alone until mom returns home, intruders break in. Armed with a 12in screwdriver and a box cutter. Eldest son runs to dad's room, grabs the handgun and shoots the intruder through the door, as the younger kids are locked in a bathroom calling 911. Perp didn't have a gun, but he could have killed them just as easily.
swimmin... to Jon November 12, 2009 22:28:57

even though they are trespassing doesnt mean they have to die, obv he was going to harm them then yeah defened yourself, which is exactly what i said above
Nate to swimmin... November 12, 2009 19:45:37

you don't have enough time to figure that out. If there is an intruder, you shoot and you aim center of mass - if the intruder dies, he dies.
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Iamfree November 11, 2009 22:19:22

Nope. I'm a believer in the castle doctrine. My home is my castle, and anyone who comes in against my will is subject to whatever Mr. Colt and I dish out.
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Tom November 11, 2009 22:16:02

Nope, it's self defense.
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Nate November 11, 2009 20:40:29

nope.
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Kane Fernau November 11, 2009 17:19:11

Should it be considered a crime when when a home intruder kills the home dwellars?
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kormster November 11, 2009 16:26:18

Join the discussion! Answer here.Nope! I don't care if he is in the house or not. Why would you even ask such a thing? I can only assmue from the way this is asked you think is should be. So why should it be? can I beat them with a bat and or stab them witha buichers knife?