In the interest of fostering clear thinking, let me point out that while I happen to agree that armed citizens are a deterrent to criminals, this incident is only "proof positive" that this particular criminal feared this particular armed citizen more than he feared the nearby cops.Paladin wrote:This is proof positive that armed citizens are a crime deterrent. BG was more afraid of an armed citizen than the police."He displays a weapon and it scares the suspect," said a deputy on the scene. "The suspect runs up the police car and saying, 'Let me in. They are shooting at me'."
It's an anecdote. That's all.