I wouldn’t blame the police. They were just doing their job, as ordered by the town, and they shot back when he started shooting at them.
But I WOULD blame the “code violation” authorities. This sounds like a peaceful country guy with neighbors who have moved in from the suburbs or something, and can’t stand the sight of an old van waiting until he has the time or money to fix it. So they complained to the authorities until the stupid authorities ordered this home invasion.
The police invaded his property and took his van. They were just following orders. But I hate those kinds of orders. Here in Vermont, having old cars and trucks on the place is common. It takes a “flatlander” to move in next door and start complaining about it. Well, I’m a flatlander myself, technically, but when I move to a new place, I respect the local customs. It’s not my business to tell my neighbors what to do.
It is a common trait of judgmentalist lofo voters to nose into how people fashion themselves. Gays are notoriously aggressive in thAt respect in criticiZing how women or their children are dressed.
I was just following orders?
I thought that defense went out the window a long time ago.
The correct response would be, "I am sorry but I am unable to obey that order. You are ordering me to steal. Stealing is unlawful. Therefore the order is unlawful."