Read the laws so that you are aware of what you can and cannot do. It is a shame that people are arming themselves with handguns and obtaining concealed carry permits so that they have protection legally. Before long it will take a year to obtain a concealed carry permit due to so many applying for them. This man was justified in his actions - he just made some statements on the 911 call he should not have made.

"Had I been on Mr. McNeil's jury, a mistrial would have been declared because I would have hung that jury up." - mountainlover

Me too! Either that, or talk some sense into them.

He played the race card too late.....

really. Not really surprising that some would get around to such an inane and insipid comment. Did you even read what happened. By the way, as someone noted, boxcutters slit the throats and butchered crew and passangers prior to taking over the planes in 9/11 but why confuse you

jjlbur: I would say that deadly force IS necessary if someone is coming toward you with a box cutter and gets close enough that he touches the clothing of the person who fired a weapon when he fell. Let me put it this way: Had I been on Mr. McNeil's jury, a mistrial would have been declared because I would have hung that jury up.

Some of these states that you mention have ridiculous laws that favor the criminal. For example, in NC, if there are two doors in your home and you encounter an intruder you must go out another door if you can. Why? So you can get shot in the back after you recognize him? If I should retire in your state, my home will have ONE door.

Some states, like Texas, have a more open interpretation to justifiable deadly force. Texas law states, “A person is justified in using force against another when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to protect the actor against the other’s use or attempted use of unlawful force.” Though every state details either “imminent” or “immediate” death or serious bodily injury, some states require you to provide more reasons other than just an imminent danger to your life or body. California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Rhode Island all state that you cannot use more force than necessary. Meaning if you could have defended yourself any other way than deadly force would not be justified.

Dont think a box cutter is dangerous enough to have to use a gun and kill the man. He used excessive force. superman February 25, 2013 3:29 p.m.

So what happened on 9/11?

superman: You better think again. When Mr. McNeil fired the second shot Mr. Epp was close enough to him that he brushed up against him when he fell. Perhaps you would feel comfortable with a box cutter held that close to you; however, I think that the rest of us believe that a box cutter that close constitutes a lethal weapon.

He played the race card too late. After all he did kill the guy. Dont think a box cutter is dangerous enough to have to use a gun and kill the man. He used excessive force.

shocking story. Soooo sorry it happened. May everlasting peace comfort all who are involved.

****justice system only protects the guilty

OMG****yep, I would indeed agree 100%.

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