Tennessee Gentleman, I think we can argue that there are occasions where stopping a theft would justify the use of deadly force.
What if old Jean Valjean wasn't stealing bread from a baker, but instead was stealing bread from a family that needed bread to keep their own children from starving?
Earlier someone mentioned that stealing a horse in the wilderness was the same as murder. If we accept that some possessions might mean life or death to their owner if stolen, then I think the use of deadly force is arguably acceptable.
But those instances would be very rare.
What if old Jean Valjean wasn't stealing bread from a baker, but instead was stealing bread from a family that needed bread to keep their own children from starving?
Earlier someone mentioned that stealing a horse in the wilderness was the same as murder. If we accept that some possessions might mean life or death to their owner if stolen, then I think the use of deadly force is arguably acceptable.
But those instances would be very rare.