> J. Tyler writes:
>
> >> If a civilian had shot him halfway through his massacre, would you
> >> really have called her or him a "vigilante?"
> >
> > Yes, because that's the meaning of the term.
>
> I think you need a much better dictionary[*]. The term you're looking
> for here is "self defense" ... the typical standards for the use of
> deadly force to stop this guy's attack were clearly present.
>
> /jordan
>
> [*] while you're at it, look up 'criminal'
I notice that there has been scant mention that very well armed and trained officers stayed outside while the shooting was happening. If the cops were not willing to rush this guy, why would some freshman with a pistol be any more capable?
Travis