Um…F&%$ that.
Robbery suspect shot and killed by Dollar General Store manager; family speaks out
Choose to violate the social compact we all agree to live under, specifically by taking what doesn’t belong to you by threatening another person with a deadly weapon? Don’t be surprised if you wind up cooling to room temperature while no longer pumping blood.
Armed robber’s grandmother; “”I felt like he shouldn’t have done it. He should have left everything up to the police,” said Robinson.”
No. I won’t get into the stories of armed robbers who get what they want and then shoot their victims anyway; everyone reading this is familiar with numerous stories of that ilk. Always remember – when seconds count, the police haven’t even been notified yet and can do *nothing* for you.
“”It’s certainly not worth losing your life over $20, $30, $100 or so, so we always tell people to comply,” said Knoxville Police Department Spokesperson Darrell Debusk.”
See my 2 points above.
March 1st, 2013 at 2:22 pm
And the (poorly edited) article refers to the robber as a victim. Gah.
March 1st, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Don’t they always? “‘X’ wasn’t the best child in the world. He did sell drugs, but he wasn’t a gun-totin’ gangbanger, he didn’t deserve to die.” is pretty standard.
March 17th, 2013 at 9:05 am
When it comes to my safety, I’ve never thought it reasonable to rely on the discretion, restraint, and good judgement of someone who thinks it’s OK to commit armed robbery.