Just got done watching the Dan Rather Reports show on the Castle Doctrine. I thought the show was pretty compelling and thought provoking. I am glad I live in a state (Maine) that passed the Castle Doctrine law but it is interesting how some people interpreted the law in other states. One shoplifter who stole a 12 pack of beer from a convenience store was chased down and killed in the parking lot by a store clerk. The clerk was prosecuted but in a poll of the public supported the clerk's action better than 5 to 1.
Even though I think the shoplifter was asking for something drastic to happen to him by pulling the criminal act, he probably didn't deserved to die. The owner of the store invoked the Castle Doctrine supporting the clerks action.
In another case cited a robber in a clown mask (who had robbed other stores) and was armed was also chased down and shot by a clerk. Insofar as that case I say good riddance, his was bound to hurt or kill some innocent eventually if allowed to keep pulling off these robberies.
My feelings are we have the right to protect ourselves and our loved ones from harm in all situations but do find it hard to justify shooting someone for $15.00 worth of merchadise. All this has inplications for those amongst us that conceal carry. Any thoughts...opinions?
Even though I think the shoplifter was asking for something drastic to happen to him by pulling the criminal act, he probably didn't deserved to die. The owner of the store invoked the Castle Doctrine supporting the clerks action.
In another case cited a robber in a clown mask (who had robbed other stores) and was armed was also chased down and shot by a clerk. Insofar as that case I say good riddance, his was bound to hurt or kill some innocent eventually if allowed to keep pulling off these robberies.
My feelings are we have the right to protect ourselves and our loved ones from harm in all situations but do find it hard to justify shooting someone for $15.00 worth of merchadise. All this has inplications for those amongst us that conceal carry. Any thoughts...opinions?