The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Store owner cleared in thief shooting. Michigan

Uncle Buck · January 5, 2010, 08:44 AM

What makes this story really interesting (to me) are the comments that follow beneath the article. Most of them are positive comments.

How many people have been in the same situation and "just give the robber the money" and end up getting shot anyway? As far as I know, no law enforcement agency reimburses you for your losses when you are robbed.

My wife and I have friends, who are from China. They had a small store in Chicago that was robbed eight times in one year. They ended up selling the store because they could not afford the risk any longer. I asked the guy why he did not wear a gun while he was in the store and he told me he could not get a gun in Chicago. The criminals could, but a guy who owns a business, tries to raise a family can not. It is a sorry state when we have to worry about the welfare of common criminals over the welfare of someone who actually contributes to the community.

January 5, 2010, 08:44 AM	#2
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	What makes this story really interesting (to me) are the comments that follow beneath the article. Most of them are positive comments. How many people have been in the same situation and "just give the robber the money" and end up getting shot anyway? As far as I know, no law enforcement agency reimburses you for your losses when you are robbed. My wife and I have friends, who are from China. They had a small store in Chicago that was robbed eight times in one year. They ended up selling the store because they could not afford the risk any longer. I asked the guy why he did not wear a gun while he was in the store and he told me he could not get a gun in Chicago. The criminals could, but a guy who owns a business, tries to raise a family can not. It is a sorry state when we have to worry about the welfare of common criminals over the welfare of someone who actually contributes to the community. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.