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[levious]

I wasn't there, so it's hard to say, but because the kids were so young I think that killing one of them was a bit much. Young people do stupid things and there was still a lot of time in that guy's life to change. But there's also the possibility that they were willing to kill, and maybe the old guy saw that. It's hard to say without having been there.

armed robbery is not a "youthful indiscretion."

 

[Deepblue]

I wasn't there, so it's hard to say, but because the kids were so young I think that killing one of them was a bit much. Young people do stupid things and there was still a lot of time in that guy's life to change. But there's also the possibility that they were willing to kill, and maybe the old guy saw that. It's hard to say without having been there.

General rule of thumb: if you do not wish to be shot, do not show that you have the capability to shoot.

 

[Mike T]

I was expecting to read about a 71 year old man who tried to rob a store and then shot up some people who got in his way.

 

[SonnyBoy]

I wasn't there, so it's hard to say, but because the kids were so young I think that killing one of them was a bit much. Young people do stupid things and there was still a lot of time in that guy's life to change. But there's also the possibility that they were willing to kill, and maybe the old guy saw that. It's hard to say without having been there.

Should the old man have asked the robber to fill out a questionnaire?

 

[Ree]

I'd also love some statistics on what the risks are for getting shot after a robbery like that, love.

Did the robber deserve to die? It doesn't matter; he made his choice and received the consequences. The old guy did what was necessary to protect himself.

Was the gun pointed at him or did the old guy just randomly shoot the young guy when he wasn't looking? Heroes.

 

[Javaman]

And by carrying a gun into a robbery they're implying that there is a circumstance where innocent people might deserve to die just for carrying a wallet or being at a Subway.

This is a very good point and deserves to be repeated.

 

[koam]

"Hi, are you a marine"
"No"
"Give me your wallet"

 

[The Faceless Master]

it sucks that someone died, but it also sucks that two young punks think they can just walk around with guns robbing people.

 

[Pokeylongo]

armed robbery is not a "youthful indiscretion."

General rule of thumb: if you do not wish to be shot, do not show that you have the capability to shoot.

Should the old man have asked the robber to fill out a questionnaire?

Damn. It's not that clear cut to me. Lovell may have done what was right and what was needed and I can see where everyone is coming from. But I still think people can change. Especially at 22. At least I'd like to think so.