Many people do advocate just being a good witness even when someone else's life is in danger because of the danger and potential liability.TXBO wrote:I didn't say anybody did.mojo84 wrote:TXBO wrote:I would never advocate not helping someone who's life was in danger but there's a big difference in potentially taking a life and giving somebody a little rope burn. I wouldn't have pulled my gun to save a bike either.Vol Texan wrote:Amen to that. Where are the comments about, "a horse and a saddle don't make you a lone ranger"? Seems to happen every time someone offers a hand while carrying a handgun.mojo84 wrote:Surprised I haven't seen all the mind your own business having a horse and a rope doesn't make one a cop or batman comments.
Again, I am thankful for those that are willing to help others in time of need in spite of risk to themselves. Our country needs more people like this man.
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Nobody is saying someone should pull a gun to save a bike. Where did you come up with that?
You did say you "wouldn't have pulled my gun to save a bike either". Nothing was said about pulling a gun so, why even go there? Just trying to understand your point.