In the old testament if a man came into your house at night then it was assumed his intention to murder if necessary, whether the primary motive was to steal or not. It is the same in all cultures, and hasn't changed. You break into someones house at night, you might get shot, and the homeowner is not responsible or held liable cause it was your fault.

 

The mom should be getting in trouble for allowing her 16 year old son out late at night to drink. Hes a minor, not only did she fail to raise him in the way he should go, but she practically kicked him down the wrong road by not imposing any standards. This woman should be in jail, not the man who defended his home against an invader at night. There is a reason there is a drinking age, and its not 'just because'. I feel bad for the kid and the guy who shot him, but the mother? I hope she gains some awareness, cause at the end of the day, her sons death is her fault.

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