Was there any evidence that this guy was armed or out for anything other than robbing the house? Look, I don't know all of the details, but I am not really in agreement that she should have killed the guy. Firing to stop him and defend herself? Sure. Without more details, which I admittedly do not have, I don't know that shooting someone five times isn't excessive force.
If someone breaks into YOUR OWN HOME, I don't believe you should ask them if they have a gun before you shoot nor should you ignore them if they are only going to rob you. If he did have a gun and she only shot him twice, what is to keep him from then aiming at her?
Who said anything about ignoring them? Shooting them once, even twice, or whatever, is not ignoring them. Perhaps I am really naive, but I assume that if I shot an unarmed intruder, they would be retreating while I am still aiming a gun at them. I was asking a simple question - did it turn out that this guy was armed or anything else?
And that is great that is what you believe in. Others have different beliefs.
According to Jenny, he's still alive after the 5th one.
Was there any evidence that this guy was armed or out for anything other than robbing the house? Look, I don't know all of the details, but I am not really in agreement that she should have killed the guy. Firing to stop him and defend herself? Sure. Without more details, which I admittedly do not have, I don't know that shooting someone five times isn't excessive force.
He was in her house uninvited and she had her kids there. Maybe she didn't want to ask why he was breaking in. Maybe she just decided to shoot first and and out why he forcibly entered her home later...
If someone breaks into YOUR OWN HOME, I don't believe you should ask them if they have a gun before you shoot nor should you ignore them if they are only going to rob you. If he did have a gun and she only shot him twice, what is to keep him from then aiming at her?
Who said anything about ignoring them? Shooting them once, even twice, or whatever, is not ignoring them. Perhaps I am really naive, but I assume that if I shot an unarmed intruder, they would be retreating while I am still aiming a gun at them. I was asking a simple question - did it turn out that this guy was armed or anything else?
And that is great that is what you believe in. Others have different beliefs.
He had a crowbar. I think she shot him that many times because she could tell he was still alive. The article that I read said he was crying and she told him that if he moved she would shoot him again.
A mom in Georgia shot a man five times last week after he broke into her house in the middle of the day. She had time to hide her kids, arm herself, and call for help.
Not all scenerios are middle of the night while you're sleeping kind of things.
I don't get why so many people were saying in the other thread that they'd never pay cash for a house. Couldn't owning your house outright count as one part of a well diversified portfolio? Do you really want all of your money in the market?
This is exactly why there is no "one size fits all" advice. In your situation, with a high HHI, a SAHP, and a net worth that still allows for ample retirement and non retirement investments, I can totally understand why paying off your house was appealing.
However, if an "average" family is dumping all available cash into a low interest rate mortgage, without taking full advantage of available retirement accounts and other savings goals, I would re prioritize.
I maintain that paying off low-interest debt should be (very) low down on the list of financial priorities, but that doesn't mean it is inherently stupid to do so or to eventually pay off a house or buy in cash if that fits your situation.
I find it amusing, but I can understand why people assume that we drive cars and live in houses and have to drive places and such. That's very normal in most parts of the country.
Not driving is the best. Never needing a designated driver is the best. Getting to walk to places is the best.
I agree and I think I feel a little smug about it sometimes. In my defense, this lifestyle is very new - I came from small town Indiana and did not ride in my first cab until college.
we just redid the budget and total transportation costs for the month should be $40 or under--and that's all for cabs if we're too lazy to walk or take the train (pretax for SO - included in my tuition).
I love that without a car payment/insurance/registration, our monthly set costs ($1,500 housing + $140 cells) are lower than they might be in a LCOL area. more $$$ for fun! ;D
The State Farm show is going on in Harrisburg this week. There was sooo much hick and so many trashy unruly unsupervised kids (I know there were some school groups there but can't imagine how they're letting these 12-16 year olds wander around this huge complex by themselves. Anyway, I was getting annoyed by it all so we didn't end up staying long. DS saw a bunch of animals and I got my milkshake so that's all I cared about.
I keep hearing about these milkshakes. Are they really that good? Worth a 30-45 minute drive? I've lived here my entire life and have never went to the farm show! Oh, and where's the snow that usually comes with it?! I'm ready for snow again!!
I think this board (and most of GCBN) are solid 5s.
Everyone? You don't think there's any real variation? That said, I think most people (period) are 5s. Which would make sense, since 5 is meant to be average.
DH has his unloaded gun in his nightstand, with a loaded clip in a biometric safe next to it. He can go from being awakened by a very loud noise to the front door with his gun loaded in under a minute. It would take a minimum of 30 minutes for the police to respond to a 911 call. In the 7 years I've lived here, I've seen him do this twice--once it was a bear throwing trash cans around in the back of his truck, the second was an FBI agent shooting an injured deer 30 feet from our bedroom window at 4:30am.
We don't have kids. All other guns/ammo get locked in the gun safe when we have kids visit (pretty rare). Ammo is always locked up.
DH has his unloaded gun in his nightstand, with a loaded clip in a biometric safe next to it. He can go from being awakened by a very loud noise to the front door with his gun loaded in under a minute. It would take a minimum of 30 minutes for the police to respond to a 911 call. In the 7 years I've lived here, I've seen him do this twice--once it was a bear throwing trash cans around in the back of his truck, the second was an FBI agent shooting an injured deer 30 feet from our bedroom window at 4:30am.
We don't have kids. All other guns/ammo get locked in the gun safe when we have kids visit (pretty rare). Ammo is always locked up.
Maybe your husband is Jason Bourne.
Hmmm, funny, he's doesn't look anything like Matt Damon and he can't even fake a Boston accent
Weird and I think those shoes are fug but I admittedly am not a fan of espadrilles.
But if she likes it I love it.
Also why are y'all taking Bliss's post seriously? That was clearly designed to get y'all riled up.
It's a fucking flameworthy thread!! The whole point is the rile people up. 8-D
Also, I just got my gun. Like within the last few weeks. Finally, was able to get it back from my ex when he was in town. Wasn't worth posting about before.
As for the marriages, well, I don't feel comfortable sharing those. Doesn't sit right with me to name names. I'm much better at vague flameworthy statements. ;D