That's how "Authorized Journalists" think of self defense--and want their viewers to think. Reporterette Bryn Hough takes the cake in the accompanying video, when she declares "This is Charlotte's fourth murder of the year." And while the interviewed "Only One" is technically correct to use "homicide," one can only wonder why he then says "It's troubling," clearly indicating he thinks--or wants us to believe--it's somehow comparable to the other three.
Note to News 14 Carolina: If you morons want to see vigilantes in action, rent a copy of "The Oxbow Incident" or "Death Wish." This man protected himself and, according to your own televised report, called the police and waited on the scene for their arrival.
A couple more germane factoids come out in other reports of this incident.
From WCNC:
A couple more germane factoids come out in other reports of this incident.
From WCNC:
The federal government includes food delivery drivers in the 5th most dangerous job category.From The Charlotte Observer:
[T]wo suspects approached the delivery man with a gun and demanded money...Note to flack Damien: I don't know who you think needs your crappy jobs so badly they'd die following your stupid policy of denial. Truth is, more Americans die--by an overwhelming margin--from diseases associated with
It's against policy for Domino's Pizza employees to be armed on the job, said company spokesman Damien Carper. However, disciplinary action will not be considered in the matter until after the police finish the investigation, he said.
The federal government includes food delivery drivers in the 5th most dangerous job category.From The Charlotte Observer:
[T]wo suspects approached the delivery man with a gun and demanded money...Note to flack Damien: I don't know who you think needs your crappy jobs so badly they'd die following your stupid policy of denial. Truth is, more Americans die--by an overwhelming margin--from diseases associated with eating the greasy fodder you and yours foist on the public under the guise of food, than die from gun-related injuries. Fire this guy and it will be made known to a lot of gun owners.
It's against policy for Domino's Pizza employees to be armed on the job, said company spokesman Damien Carper. However, disciplinary action will not be considered in the matter until after the police finish the investigation, he said.
[Via MacEntyre]