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Posted on February 27, 2008 at 2:54 p.m.
This may go to court.
I understand that an apparently fleeing individual may not present an immediate danger. But they have clearly told you that you have something they want badly enough to steal. They know where you live. Now they know you have a gun.
The question now is: "Will they come unarmed next time?" Obviously you don't know when they will come. But they do.
When you, in gentlemanly, or lady like fashion allow them to leave, will you sleep well that night? Will your children sleep that night? Exactly how long will it be before anyone in your family will sleep normally again?
Samuel Johnson once said; "Treating your adversary with respect is giving him an advantage to which he is not entitled."
How much advantage are you willing to give an "adversary" that has already shown absolute disregard for you and the law?
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