[ColdWater]

I commented about a perp that was 17 and was shot in the chest directly in front of the victims property if not on it. Manipulation of facts to demonize a statement won't work here as well as showing your lack of research. 11 year olds have in fact committed murder. You should have changed the age down to about four to be safe in your pathetic attempt to play gotcha.

If you wish. A four year old steals your son's trike and you see him pedaling away. Do you shoot him?

[Navy Patriot]

A four year old steals your son's trike and you see him pedaling away. Do you shoot him?

Well, let's see.

He can't outrun me, and he's even slower on the trike.

He hasn't the physical ability to harm me or successfully use a weapon against me, so I can safely reclaim my property.

In addition, he does not fully understand property rights and the concept of theft, so he is not aware of, and therefore, not committing, a crime.

He is, however, a victim because he is unsupervised, so it would be necessary to take him into custody for his own safety, and immediately notify the police and CPS.

I might shoot the bull with him about Tonka trucks, but that's about all.

Sorry to disappoint.