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In reply to the discussion: Indiana man mistakenly shot by cop: 'Why did you shoot me?' [View all]AllyCat
(18,727 posts)15. I agree that most people should NOT have guns
But they followed not ONE basic procedure upon entering the premises. They had no right to shoot him.
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Well most likely they shot you because they panicked when they saw someone carrying a gun at
cstanleytech
Aug 2016
#7
OH no argument there as he clearly panicked and shot without thinking which for a cop is a major
cstanleytech
Aug 2016
#36
Except the last time I checked cops were supposed to identify themselves before taking any action
cstanleytech
Aug 2016
#37
Thank you for this perfect example of blaming the victim. You forgot your sarcasm emoji...
TeamPooka
Aug 2016
#19
Maybe he was afraid the miscreant would come back before the cops arrive. That's why he had his gun.
OrwellwasRight
Aug 2016
#61
This has always baffled me. The rules of engagement for military personnel who are deployed in war
Chakab
Aug 2016
#45
Blaming the NRA for pushing this fantasy that carrying a gun is the solution.
guillaumeb
Aug 2016
#28