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skydiver3346 · July 1, 2009, 06:59 AM

(QUOTE): "If you blantantly chase a bad guy down, it's vigilantism"...

To make that broad statement for everyone is just irresponsible.
It is a quick reaction to what just happened, (someone just broke down your front door).
That may be your personal belief (and maybe others as well) but did you ever consider the possibility of the bad guy coming back again and finishing what he started? Could be worse for the home owner next visit. One thing is for sure, "He eliminated the repeat offender"!

July 1, 2009, 06:59 AM	#80
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Again my Composer friend: (QUOTE): "If you blantantly chase a bad guy down, it's vigilantism"... To make that broad statement for everyone is just irresponsible. It is a quick reaction to what just happened, (someone just broke down your front door). That may be your personal belief (and maybe others as well) but did you ever consider the possibility of the bad guy coming back again and finishing what he started? Could be worse for the home owner next visit. One thing is for sure, "He eliminated the repeat offender"!