Quote:I just have a problem with people that like to say (as much as possible) that for something done to them they will start shooting people, you obviously don't mean it so bad, but that kind of talk serves no purpose, nor does it help in ending conflicts.
Neither does a pissing contest on an internet forum... And I know it's the pot calling the kettle black on this one.
Quote:And of course guns are not the issue, but don't judge to quick who is a criminal and who isn't. Somebody who shoots at aid workers has to imagine he can be shot for this (but these guys I believe were all junks who needed their heroine...and then you get crazy.....these people are also likely not scared of you threathening them, because they don't think straight anymore.
Heroin junkies probably know the aid workers do not have heroin for sale, but who knows, a few might.
Quote:People that loot shops because they need food and drink should not get shot.
Taking food, water, diapers, etc. is excuseable in times like this. Taking TV sets, jewelry, alcohol, video games, etc. is LOOTING. Doc, I know you're right, to a point, but this is how my family and I view this, color isn't the issue for us.
Quote:And those three and a half people that were going around looting houses for valuable are almost not worth mentioning.
It was far more than three and a half people and it is worth mentioning because this is exactly the type of folk Occhi was reffering to.
Quote:But when somebody just starts stating that when somebody is breaking in to his house he will shoot them, it says more about the person itsself. Looting and killing are different things....killing is worse......and who will tell (when the police arrives) if the people you shot were looting....are that you are some guncraze lunatic that likes to kill people.
Someone breaking into your house is a lot different than someone knocking on your door to see if you can spare any extra food or water. In dire times like this when nobody is home and all they take from the home is essentials can be forgiven.
Quote:...I don't think we should discuss on the lounge how we want to kill other people.
It was more of a statement that he would defend himself.
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