I get it, the part that is weird to me is americans having so much one-way courage that they needed to pull their guns on a man who is… on fire! Do they think bullets can kill fire? Do they not know how hard it is to threaten anyone when your ON FIRE?
People willing to die for a cause have been known to strap bombs to themselves and take a lot of people with them.
Yeah bullets won’t put out the fire, but can stop someone who wants to die for a cause from getting near to other people. The only thing that can be known is the person is willing to die for a cause. What is unknown is the amount of explosives on their person. You would feel really stupid if that person started running towards you (or other people) and you left your gun in your holster.
Reading is fundamental. Where did it say that he was shot? I’m not defending the cop but you’d probably be confused also since it isn’t every day you run into a guy in an embassy driveway on fire. Ever heard of a human trait called compassion?
Not saying this is their reasoning, but if someone is on fire and running at you, a gun could kill them before they set you on fire. Also not saying this is their reasoning, but shooting someone who is suffering a fate they cannot undo could be considered merciful. So, shooting someone on fire could actually be effective.
I get it, the part that is weird to me is americans having so much one-way courage that they needed to pull their guns on a man who is… on fire! Do they think bullets can kill fire? Do they not know how hard it is to threaten anyone when your ON FIRE?
Everyone knows bullets cant kill fire, it’s not a ghost!
Okay Chang
People willing to die for a cause have been known to strap bombs to themselves and take a lot of people with them.
Yeah bullets won’t put out the fire, but can stop someone who wants to die for a cause from getting near to other people. The only thing that can be known is the person is willing to die for a cause. What is unknown is the amount of explosives on their person. You would feel really stupid if that person started running towards you (or other people) and you left your gun in your holster.
And a gun is going to do what to stop a fire or a bomb?
Reading is fundamental. Where did it say that he was shot? I’m not defending the cop but you’d probably be confused also since it isn’t every day you run into a guy in an embassy driveway on fire. Ever heard of a human trait called compassion?
Did you even read the article you posted? This line stood out so much that I copied it before even reading the comments:
The person you’re replying to never said they shot him.
What does “do they think bullets can kill fire” mean?
Bullets come out of guns to kill things that the gun is pointed at when the trigger is pulled.
Absurdism in an absurd world, thats all
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Not saying this is their reasoning, but if someone is on fire and running at you, a gun could kill them before they set you on fire. Also not saying this is their reasoning, but shooting someone who is suffering a fate they cannot undo could be considered merciful. So, shooting someone on fire could actually be effective.
You make a strong point, have an updoot
I never said they shot at him, just drew on him per the article
I’ll admit I did not consider a mercy killing
Reading is fundamental as you said