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Family says teen didn't have to die (Yes he did.....society is better off)
WFMZ ^

Posted on 01/30/2012 6:29:02 PM PST by Red in Blue PA

It all happened last Wednesday. Prosecutors say Johnson, who was already on probation for aggravated assault, robbed two men in West Reading and was attempting to rob a third along a bike path in Cumru Township in Berks County. But the would-be victim was carrying a licensed firearm, and shot two of his attackers. Johnson was killed. A friend is now in the hospital.

Johnson's mother, Idella Hopkins George, said, "Do I believe he was justified in shooting my son? I would say no."

The family acknowledges Johnson's actions were wrong, but they question why a warning shot couldn't have been fired first.

Johnson's sister, Ashley Jones, said, "He's a kid. His actions-- I don't approve of his actions at all, but he didn't deserve to have his life taken."

In recent days a Facebook memorial page has been flooded with sometimes hateful posts -- referring to Johnson as a "thug" who died like the dog he was.

(Excerpt) Read more at wfmz.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: armedcitizen; banglist; selfdefense; warningshot; warningshots
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To: rlmorel

I understand your points. I don’t think she burdened the man who shot her kid. She condemned the kid’s actions, is sad that he chose that path, and he died from his actions. She and her daughter are numb, still in shock. How would you feel if you were in their place?

My parents (career Navy father, and professional hair stylist mother) raised both my sister and I in the same way. Patriotic, go-to-church on Sunday, spending time weekends together, respectful, etc. Yet my sister (younger) was a hell raiser, wild child. Enough for both of us. Thankfully, she straightened out, and became a great woman, wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend. Was my Mother to blame for her wild years? Or perhaps Dad for being in the Navy? Or maybe it was my sister for not listening Mom and Dad.


181 posted on 02/01/2012 8:00:22 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

OK, so you “know about” LBJ and the “Great Society”.

You don’t “understand” LBJ and the “Great Society”.


182 posted on 02/01/2012 8:00:22 PM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

Duncan, there is nothing I can do to convince otherwise. You want to be the professor. But can’t understand what I’m saying. I don’t mind discussions, but don’t like lectures.


183 posted on 02/01/2012 8:04:22 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: oneamericanvoice
I figured that trying to be truthful, civil, and present a different view that some might not have considered would not go over well.

Haha...what a martyr you are. Or maybe just a troll patting himself on the back for his politically correct sensibilities.

184 posted on 02/01/2012 8:24:57 PM PST by Junior_G (Funny how liberals' love affair with Muslims began on 9/11)
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To: oneamericanvoice
u need to get with the program...that was a kidding post to revolting cat...hence “revolting”...revolting cat is known for his sarcasm

no one is beefing with you

it was a courtesy ping...and I was on your side

word of advice...when cornered by jackasses here don't fire off in a circle

i pinged you because you and I and a few others were the only ones not high fiving over yet another stupid yet very dead kid

185 posted on 02/01/2012 8:58:16 PM PST by wardaddy (I am a social conservative. My political party left me(again). They can go to hell in a bucket.)
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To: oneamericanvoice

Well if you see someone playing with fire and later hear that caught on fire, it would be a valid assumption that they set themselves on fire.

But feel free to beat that dead horse. You KNOW damn well the woman was not married twice to the babies daddies. No mention of them is in any article cause they DON’T exist.


186 posted on 02/01/2012 9:43:57 PM PST by packrat35 (When will we admit we are now almost a police state?)
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To: oneamericanvoice
Portrayed as a victim by his family.

FTA:

"...but he didn't deserve to have his life taken."

Yes, he did. He was a career thug who engaged in physical violence towards innocent victims. It was only a matter of time before one of his victims was murdered. Escalation.

I'm glad the real victim in this case was able to execute a pre-emptive strike and take this scum off the streets before an innocent was killed.

TTFN

187 posted on 02/02/2012 7:26:35 AM PST by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political party's in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: oneamericanvoice
You're right - she probably loved her child like most mothers do... but she was fighting toxic culture incentives liberals dumped on the underclass in the sixties. Without fathers, necessary conditional love doesn't exist. Mother love - unconditional - is great if balanced. Not balanced and it's a disaster. The more she loved him - ‘no matter what’ - the more she weakened him. Look at the results - and her comments. She bought into liberal “victim group-think” - and her son died. My prayers for all who live in pain in this horror...
188 posted on 02/02/2012 8:31:04 AM PST by GOPJ (GAS WAS $1.85 per gallon on the day Obama was Inaugurated! - - freeper Gaffer)
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To: oneamericanvoice

Than again, sometimes parents can do everything ‘right’ and still have a child who’s lost. The good and bad are all part of God’s plan... even if it doesn’t make sense on our finite level. Prayers for the lost and suffering... and those who love them.


189 posted on 02/02/2012 8:33:45 AM PST by GOPJ (GAS WAS $1.85 per gallon on the day Obama was Inaugurated! - - freeper Gaffer)
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To: oneamericanvoice

Swampy? (Really? What’s up with that?)

Seems like you’re spending an awful large amount of time defending yourself. I guess you are right. We should all feel sorrow for the young criminal who got shot. The only person I feel sorry for is the old guy who was forced to (rightfully) shoot him. That’s a big decision for anyone to make.


190 posted on 02/02/2012 12:20:19 PM PST by ohioman
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To: oneamericanvoice
...there is a fellow in a bowler hat (probably a Occupier) who is trying to protect the patriot, and is telling the hippies that he is a citizen with rights just like them.

Heartwarming and worthy of Lifetime TV.

191 posted on 02/02/2012 9:01:07 PM PST by Stentor ("All cults of personality start out as high drama and end up as low comedy.")
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To: ohioman

“Swampy” was in response to the use of the British word (arse).

Now to set the record straight for those who have understood my sentiment. I never dismissed the kid’s actions, nor did his mother and sister. I am glad that the senior was able to use his weapon. The sister wishing that he would have been able to fire a warning is silly, but understandable coming from someone who just lost a sibling (however bad). The poor man who had to shoot will live with this the rest of his days, just like the family.


192 posted on 02/07/2012 3:40:56 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: GOPJ

You are a breath of sanity on an insane thread. Thank you for posting what I have been trying to. Hopefully you are not savaged like I have been.


193 posted on 02/07/2012 3:43:11 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: wardaddy

Thanks. Posts are sometimes hard to decipher of meaning, since they lack personal interaction. Plus, if you had seen the attacks on me, you might understand. Tell the nasties that it isn’t good to circle fire.


194 posted on 02/07/2012 3:46:48 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: Red in Blue PA

I can’t vouch for this rap sheet (I got it off of a facebook page) but here it is:

Johnson, Julius William 9/19/1995

Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 2/23/2010
Scatter Rubbish upon Land/Stream Etc 2/23/2010
Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 09/09/2010
Disorderly Conduct-Unreasonable Noise 08/31/2010
Curfew 09/22/2010
Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 10/03/2010
Curfew 11/12/2010
Daytime curfew 11/18/2010
Violation of Compulsory Attendance Req Parent,Etc 09/15/2010
Violation of Compulsory Attendance Req Parent,Etc 11/18/2010
Harassment-Subject other to Physical Contact 05/10/2011
Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 05/10/2011
Disorderly Conduct 05/13/2011
Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 05/13/2011
Disorderly Conduct Engage in Fighting 09/01/2011
Harassment-Subject other to Physical Contact 09/01/2011
School time curfew 08/31/2011
School time curfew 11/23/2011
Disorderly Conduct Hazardous/Physi off 11/23/2011
Use of tobacco in schools prohibited 11/21/2011
School time curfew 12/16/2011
Violation of compulsory Attendance req 01/11/2012


195 posted on 03/01/2012 10:40:43 PM PST by rogue yam
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To: Red in Blue PA

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.....

Good riddance to the thug.


196 posted on 03/02/2012 10:57:13 AM PST by LizardQueen (The world is not out to get you, except in the sense that the world is out to get everyone.)
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