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Property can be replaced. People cannot. In my state it is illegal to protect property with deadly force. They have to threaten your life before you can shoot

• luckylion 6y ago
  Out of interest, which country is that? Germany requires proportionality, e.g. you obviously can't shoot people because they try to steal candy, but you can very much protect your car. I have zero objections to that. You will not get money from an insurance company if somebody robs you or breaks into your house to clean the place out. It's really not "what do you care, it's only money, a human life cannot be replaced". The money will also not be replaced.
  • snarfy 6y ago
    It's the USA. Some states you can shoot trespassers. Others, like mine generally require a life threatening situation before deadly force is authorized.
    • luckylion 6y ago
      That's quite the range though. If somebody breaks into your house and you have the ability to leave through the back door, would you be required to do so and would be charged if you didn't, a fight ensues and you kill the person? What if they walk out with your computer, can you try to stop them, knowing that it will escalate the situation to what is likely life-threatening?
      • snarfy 6y ago
        If it's not life threatening, you are not allowed to physically hold someone. They'll be guilty of theft and you'll be guilty of assault. It has to be self-defense, then you can only response with equal force. Other than self-defense, only the police are authorized to use force.