Comments by my2centsworth
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Posted on July 11 at 9:42 p.m.
I agree with USNretired. If there were such a thing, Ms. Calvert should be charged with criminal stupidity. With regard to bjohn, have you ever heard the phrase, "actions speak louder than words"? From what I've read, Calvert intended to and did physically assault Mr. Swafford and certainly didn't mind physically assaulting his own mother in the process. No, I don't know the law, but a person should have the right to shoot someone that has barged into their home and physically assaulted them. You do the math, 29 yr old vs 55 yr old...not a fair physical fight. Lord knows there have been plenty of people who have died as a result of a physical confrontation without the use of any guns. I think Mr. Swafford feared for his safety and for the safety of Ms. Calvert and acted in self-defense. Let's face it, fear makes a man do things he wouldn't ordinarily do. I think Mr. Goodman should compare the criminal record of both Mr. Swafford and Mr. Calvert and then see who needs to be wearing the global positioning satellite device.
Posted on July 11 at 10:48 a.m.
If one puts both stories together, the one from the Gazette and the one from KVOE, then one might have half of the real story, at most. No doubt Mr. Swafford's reputation has been tarnished by the Gazette's story alone. Take both stories together and it sounds to me like Mr. Swafford was defending himself and/or feared for his life. If Mr. Calvert was entering by force, then why weren't charges filed against him as well? Also, attempted murder charges? Come on now...that sounds a little extreme. How about an assault charge instead!
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Posted on July 15 at 1:36 p.m.
Thank you viking for bringing up the black belt in karate. Many of the bloggers may not have been aware of that. Add the the black belt in karate to my earlier comment, "29 yr old vs. 55 yr old...not a fair physical fight" and Mr. Swafford's actions seem even more justified.
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