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.
“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.