I don't need luck.

Attempting to discuss whether there is equal blame or not is a fool's errand.

Both of these men messed up. Both made the situation worse.

You don't even have to raise a fist in Texas. In a fairly famous Houston case, Joe Horn shot a guy in the back who was on his neighbor's property and running away. He wasn't even charged.

Yes yes..........

They both could have made better decisions.

Who does not agree with this?

I very specifically asked if I was 'getting your drift correctly' - you don't need to come back with such a heavy handed retort. I wasn't clear on whether or not you thought it was justified - now we know that, not justified. (see that wasn't so hard) However you still haven't really made it clear if you believe that the 'blame'/result is equal.

I'm over sixty and don't approve of the behavior of either individual. The term "temporary insanity" comes to mind. I'm ready to leave it to a jury of his peers to make the final call after looking at all the evidence. Fortunately, the case will not be decided by the people on this forum.

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I can't believe this has gone on for so many pages.

This is a scary bunch! :rolleyes:

FP: Where are you getting this equal blame? Who said that? Not me, I know for a fact.

There is not equal blame.

Just circumstances which led up to the shooting - including poor decision making from both parties.

Not equal.

But the texter would likely still be alive today had he been courteous in the first place....that's for sure.

We're not scary... this is a great bunch of peeps.

With strong opinions.

It wouldn't have gone on for so many pages had it not been for all the...

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Your reading comprehension does suck, then...I've posted that it is not justified multiple times.

That point seems to be completely lost on all the personal responsibility-phobes here.

No it isn't a fools errand. This is where the courts will go... The defense will attempt to put the 'blame' on the texter, stating he escalated the situation to where the old guy had no choice but to shoot him because he feared death or serious bodily harm (for himself or others). The prosecutor will place the 'blame' on the defendant, stating that in this situation lethal force was not necessary, and could have been avoided (choice). Now, I am not certain about Florida law - their SYG law might not stipulate that the avoidance part be included.

Then why do you keep defending the shooter - just out of curiosity.

Go easy on her... she's getting old. Memory fails, ya know.



Who loves ya, Foxy? We do. All of us. ;)

None of that has anything to do with establishing "equal blame."

Why do you keep asking about it?

Is there a new liberal concept that I don't know about called "blame inequality?" :eek::D

I'm not defending the shooter. I'm merely correcting those who think this guy was shot just for texting.

We've recently learned that the old guy has confronted other patrons before, but those people didn't get shot because they most likely didn't force the issue nor did throw things like a baby.

It's not a stretch to think the old guy was packing in those instances as well.

The difference was Mr. Hotshot's decision to engage the old man.

He obviously saw the old guy leave the theater, so he knows the old guy is already upset. Why make a heated exchange even worse?

Hey Florida....WTF is wrong with you?

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Actually, it was a BAG. Let's see, one kernel vs. 15 kernels? Deadly? :eek:

Just the unpopped kernals.. Those things can hurt if you have the velocity.

the old man wasn't /isn't used to folks barking back..
and when they do...
he forgot..
you can only shoot them, beat them if your on the force..
he wasn't...
time to do time..

Rika

Don't mess with grandpa.

How many times does this point have to be made?

Duck Season!

Sorry, Heel, but I'll say it: Fox has kicked your arse in this debate with every post. Your resorting to pre-pubescent shenanigans and pretty colors won't change this fact. Carry on.