• RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    I’m not saying anything whatsoever would warrant this, but were the kids at least, like, throwing eggs? Knocking the mailbox over? To fire a weapon at someone for ringing your bell is just so unhinged that how could he even make it that far?

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      5 hours ago

      I don’t care if the kid threw a brick through my window, murdering a child is completely unforgivable and there is zero justification for it.

      Imo, the only time shooting someone is even remotely justified is in the defense of someone’s life or as a very last resort when there are no other options.

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        41 seconds ago

        Yes, of course. I’m certainly glad I never got shot for worse shit, believe me. But shooting someone for ringing your doorbell is about 300 levels up. At least I could imagine getting a warning shot at the sky for smashing a window.

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      6 hours ago

      Simple really. Guns are treated like kids toys in the good ol’ USA, and “every single mentally deranged psychopath absolutely HAS to be allowed to own one, 'cause that’s the only way to stop fascism” - The National Rifle Association 1871-present

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        6 hours ago

        Introducing the new Amazon Ring Defender–the only doorbell with a live video feed and live ammunition! Don’t like what you see happening on your doorstep? Now you don’t have to be home to defend your castle!