I'm confused.
You think using a gun was justified yet not a knife to 'stop the threat'?
Did the threat lessen in close proximity?
FBI stats show knives are frequently used and cause death. I'd suspect at least some of the time it's in self defense. Twice as many people were killed by knives then hammers.
http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/offens ... le_08.html
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/cr ... a-table-11
Maybe it's just me, but if you think a gun is the solution then a knife would also be an equal alternative. Especially as the threat got within striking distance.
You think using a gun was justified yet not a knife to 'stop the threat'?
Did the threat lessen in close proximity?
FBI stats show knives are frequently used and cause death. I'd suspect at least some of the time it's in self defense. Twice as many people were killed by knives then hammers.
http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/offens ... le_08.html
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/cr ... a-table-11
Maybe it's just me, but if you think a gun is the solution then a knife would also be an equal alternative. Especially as the threat got within striking distance.
"The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire." - Robert A. Heinlein
What a shame that we have the two major political parties that believe the former.
What a shame that we have the two major political parties that believe the former.