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First, let me say how sorry I am about Forrest's extensive knife wounds, and his need to endure receiving so many stiches. He is fortunate to be alive, for it is clear that Harmon, a repeat offender, would have killed both Mssrs. Adams and Galen, had he been able.

Second, I feel bad that Harmon, an previously adjudicated violent felon, has interrupted Mr. Adams' education, and possiblly ended his career aspirations. Adams is to be commended for his attempts to acquire a new profession after retirement.

Third, I salute Mssrs. Adams and Galen for their bravery and presence of mind to successfully resist. Many among us would have meekly surrended to this bandit. Had these victims chosen that path, we would all be referring to them in the past tense today.

QUESTION 1: Have the authorities any credible leads on Harmon's get-away driver/accomplice?

QUESTION 2: Surely convicted felons should be barred for purchasing a bullet-proof vest LEGALLY, should they not?

Finally, I only wish that Mr. Galen's fired round had been more accurate, thereby saving the taxpayers a whole pile of $$$.

Bill Crawford

PS: I wish both Mssrs. Adams and Galen a speedy recovery from thes harrowing ordeal.

Dr. Painless Wrote:
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> QUESTION 2: Surely convicted felons should be
> barred for purchasing a bullet-proof vest LEGALLY,
> should they not?
>
> Bill Crawford

Why shouldn't they be allowed to wear a bulletproof vest? I can certainly understand that they can't buy a gun legally, but not a vest.

Anyone with a credit card can order one online from galls.com.

Yes it's a sad world when you are not safe from a bullet proof vest wearing intruder in your own home.Time to relocate,I like sleeping with both eyes closed.

what a fight! and what a visit for the youngman. i also wish mr.adams, and master galen a very speedy recovery.

city_resident Wrote:
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> Dr. Painless Wrote:
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> > QUESTION 2: Surely convicted felons should be
> > barred for purchasing a bullet-proof vest
> LEGALLY,should they not?
> >
> > Bill Crawford
>
> Why shouldn't they be allowed to wear a
> bulletproof vest? I can certainly understand that
> they can't buy a gun legally, but not a vest.

Why? Because the "they" to which you crypticly refer are "convicted felons" In this instance a gunman bent doing harm.

Unless you are enough of a dolt to think he was just holding a Halloween dress rehearsal with his weapon and bandanna/mask!

If you "can certainly understand that they can't buy a gun legally," why can't you understand and agree with a similar prohibition against owning a bullet-proof vest?"

> Anyone with a credit card can order one online
> from galls.com.

That's just WRONG, in my opinion.


Bill Crawford

I still don't understand why a convicted felon shouldn't own a bulletproof vest. Should convicted felons be prohibited from owning knives or automobiles? Those items are much more useful in the act of commiting a crime, than a piece of protective clothing.

city is a scary resident.Hope your not in my area of town.

First of all, let me say that I know the victims in this case. I was a monitorial aide at Jackson Elementary when Galen was a student there. He's a good kid, friendly, positive, energetic. The idea of someone threatening him positively made my blood boil. I also know his father, because his father was very involved and supportive. I stopped by the house yesterday with another woman who used to work at the school who fondly remembered Galen to offer our support and to let them know they could call us if there was anything we could do to help.

I'm glad Galen didn't have to kill the intruder, because simply having had to shoot him is going to be hard enough for him to handle. That said, I would not be upset if that piece of walking garbage got put into population and got the treatment typically reserved for pedophiles.

Anyone can own a bulletproof vest, but a felon is forbidden from ever again owning a firearm. This piece of trash has done this sort of thing before and as a repeat offender should be sent immediately back to prison to complete his original sentence while awaiting trial for the new charges against him. Having seen the wounds inflicted on Galen's father, I hope the DA adds attempted murder to the charges of home invasion, attempted robbery, aggravated attempted robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, illegal posession of a firearm and identity theft. Let's take a step past throwing the book at this guy and beat him to death with it. He should face the maximum term for each count and have to serve them consecutively, rather than concurrently.

city_resident Wrote:
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> I still don't understand why a convicted felon
> shouldn't own a bulletproof vest.

I think we'd best chalk it up to a honest difference of opinion, my friend.

I cannot think of even 1 legitimate LEGAL activity in which a convicted felon might participate that would necessitate wearing a bullet-proof vest.



> should convicted felons be prohibited from owning knives
> or automobiles? Those items are much more useful
> in the act of commiting a crime, than a piece of
> protective clothing.

I think you're on to something there!

Ban everyone convicted of a violent crime from "owning knives
or automobiles." Why not??

Thanks for the suggestions.

Bill Crawford