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American Voices

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Would-Be Burglar Killed With Sword

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

Asian Man

Gil Pastore,
Dog Walker
"If only those boys had kept a gun in the house, this tragic situation could have been highlighted in an NRA newsletter."

Old Man

James Levy,
Furrier
"Maybe my wife will get off my back now about that trebuchet I've got set up in the garage."

Old Woman

Jan Karuschkat,
Box Maker
"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.”

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