I'm not a violent man. Never hurt anybody. But if I have to defend myself or family I will. And I suspect many of us would too...
I think that is why they have the "stand your ground" law in some (many?) U.S. states.
I saw an interview with a Chicago policeman who shot a fleeing felon in the back. He said, and maybe he shouldn't have said it, that you can't let a dangerous felon escape because he might later break into your house and kill your family.
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17 is not young for a criminal. Recently, 3 violent bank robbers were apprehended. Their ages are 13, 15 and 16.
"Three suspects in custody after violent armed robbery at ...
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6 days ago - Three teen suspects,
all under 17 years old, face a long list of charges following a violent armed bank robbery Wednesday in Markham. York Region police say four bank employees were injured in the robbery that took place just before 8 p.m. at the Royal Bank branch located at 16th ..."