Would-Be Burglar Killed With Sword

American Voices • Local • death • video games • crime • ISSUE 45•38 • Sep 17, 2009

A Johns Hopkins University student used a samurai sword to kill a man who had broken into his home. What do you think?

“If only those boys had kept a gun in the house, this tragic situation could have been highlighted in an NRA newsletter.”
Gil Pastore –
Dog Walker
“Maybe my wife will get off my back now about that trebuchet I've got set up in the garage."”
James Levy –
Furrier
“If the honor of his clan was truly threatened, then the student was justified in slaying his opponent. But if he killed a defenseless man, then he must be prepared to do penance via ritual seppuku.””
Jan Karuschkat –
Box Maker

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