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Old October 30, 2021, 08:28 PM   #143
HiBC
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I can see justification for deadly force to stop arson when you KNOW people are at risk. But what about when you don't??
First,I DO NOT go through life looking for an opportunity to shoot anybody.
I sincerely hope I live out my days without using deadly force on anyone.

IF I qualify for the "Reasonable Person" classification, I agree there is a distinct difference between bra burning (unless the bra is occupied), or starting a fire in a dumpster (unless the dumpster is kindling against an occupied building).
I don't think its OK to shoot someone for torching an unoccupied police cruiser.

But if you are at the front door of an occupied building (such as a police precinct) lighting a Molotov Cocktail,you might qualify as a target.

Or if Beavis and Butthead are pouring gasoline on a sleeping (or passed out) homeless man, a deadly force intervention might be appropriate.
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