Torrence wrote:
I'm not really sure what side you are on, Alma.
The side of common sense.
Torrence wrote:
A stupid horny teenager did a stupid thing.
Two stupid horny teenagers did stupid things.
Torrence wrote:
I'm sorry that he lost his life, but I can't say I agree that all intruders should be given a 'fair shake' to explain themselves, especially at 2 am. Given the information, the man acted appropriately, though maybe he could have aimed for a less deadly place. Between the legs, perhaps.
The story, as provided, DOES NOT support the notion that he was an intruder assaulting his daughter. While there were facts to support so, there were MORE facts that contradict that claim.
Torrence wrote:
You brought up how the boy's parents might feel - well I'd argue that his parents really should have a better handle on where their son is a 2 am. He's still at minor at 17, and they are responsible for him. Perhaps if they had been more involved, this wouldn't have happened.
Likewise with the father? Shouldn't he know that his daughter was sexin boys in her bedroom? That's absurd. They both were sneaking out. Furthermore, my mentioning of the parents weren't their emotional feelings of their son dying, but their interpretation of the facts.
Torrence wrote:
In the end, people are batsh*t insane and you can't take risks. He lost a number of his rights when he entered that home without permission.
Except he did have permission.
Torrence wrote:
It's a tragic incident, to be sure, but the attacks on a father defending his home really are disturbing.
He didn't defend anything because nothing offensively occurred prior to him shooting.