Ding-Dong-Ditch Gone Wrong
Ding-Dong-Ditch Gone Wrong
Ding-Dong-Ditch Gone Wrong This story is all over the local news this morning. The reason I am posting is that I disagree with the side the media is taking. First of all, I completely hate that a 10-year was harmed and in critical condition, however in today's society, this "game" is seriously dangerous and in no way a harmless "neighborhood game" that it used to be or is being portrayed in the story. It's definitely not the same as TPing someone's yard, as most of us did when we were kids. I think there is plenty of blame for both sides, not just the homeowner who responded with gunfire. It was after 11:00 pm in a higher crime area. No one should answer the door with gunfire but also, no 10-year old should be out terrorizing neighborhoods at any time, especially that time of night. share.newsbreak.com/ esa76arx?s=i16
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donnatella : Agreed; have been saying for a long time, that the 'kids will be kids' excuse will not fly re this practice. It is Not like it was, when we were kids. Now, people Fear for their lives, due to some of the violence that Too Often, comes to their own door. The home owner is back at his residence, and probably won't be charged with anything. The Castle Doctrine May apply here, but that is based on responding with 'similar force', and that might be where they are in murky waters, with this? Not good for a child to be hurt, but NOT good to go to a property, In an area that has seen Quite a bit of crime, and do as this child did. These days, you Have to teach your child to respect private property, To stay safe.
donnatella : Agreed; have been saying for a long time, that the 'kids will be kids' excuse will not fly re this practice. It is Not like it was, when we were kids. Now, people Fear for their lives, due to some of the violence that Too Often, comes to their own door. The home owner is back at his residence, and probably won't be charged with anything. The Castle Doctrine May apply here, but that is based on responding with 'similar force', and that might be where they are in murky waters, with this? Not good for a child to be hurt, but NOT good to go to a property, In an area that has seen Quite a bit of crime, and do as this child did. These days, you Have to teach your child to respect private property, To stay safe.
LittleTexas : You think a homeowner shooting a kid in the back who rang his doorbell has some 'murky waters' with the castle doctrine?
donnatella : Agreed; have been saying for a long time, that the 'kids will be kids' excuse will not fly re this practice. It is Not like it was, when we were kids. Now, people Fear for their lives, due to some of the violence that Too Often, comes to their own door. The home owner is back at his residence, and probably won't be charged with anything. The Castle Doctrine May apply here, but that is based on responding with 'similar force', and that might be where they are in murky waters, with this? Not good for a child to be hurt, but NOT good to go to a property, In an area that has seen Quite a bit of crime, and do as this child did. These days, you Have to teach your child to respect private property, To stay safe.
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petronoluem : I THINK a 10 year old should Not be on the streets at 11pm, playing Dangerous games, on private property. I NEVER think a child should be shot, EVER. The CD is one of the laws that May be called into consideration, re this case.
donnatella : That is what I said, as well. The CD may Not apply, but any lawyer brought in to defend the homeowner, will bring it up. The "If-Then" structure: IF the child was at home, at 11pm ( where he should have been), Then this never would have happened.
petronoluem : I THINK a 10 year old should Not be on the streets at 11pm, playing Dangerous games, on private property. I NEVER think a child should be shot, EVER. The CD is one of the laws that May be called into consideration, re this case.
LittleTexas : I agree 10 year-olds should not be roaming the streets at night, in general, and especially doing things on others' property which may cause alarm to homeowners.
donnatella : That is what I said, as well. The CD may Not apply, but any lawyer brought in to defend the homeowner, will bring it up.
LittleTexas : As they should, along with time of night, high crime in the area, etc.
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