tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781672.post2354289997091943116..comments2024-03-03T21:52:36.774-06:00Comments on A trainwreck in Maxwell: It wasn't an "accident"KurtPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205267944616413162noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781672.post-85046263677910860482011-10-23T13:40:13.425-05:002011-10-23T13:40:13.425-05:00On my very first deer hunt - right at dawn on open...On my very first deer hunt - right at dawn on opening day - when I was 12 years old, I nearly shot a man.<br /><br />I watched him through the scope for what seemed like hours - but was likely more like ~15 minutes.<br /><br />I could see the perfect white "V" of his chest, surrounded by brown "fur" -- through thick brush, but I knew I could drop him whenever I chose! The only reason I didn't take the shot was because he was steadily moving toward me and I didn't want to have to haul him out of the briers.<br /><br />When he finally stepped into the clearing, I could see it was a man!<br /><br />He was wearing a brown "bomber" jacket, zipped at the waist, and a white turtleneck shirt - mucking around the woods at dawn on the opening day of deer season!<br /><br />30+ years later I swear it's a miracle I didn't shoot him! I'd also swear to this day that I saw fur!<br /><br />I honestly don't think I'd have been to blame if I *DID* shoot him - but this guy? HE shot at SOUND! - and he needs to pay for it!Dedicated_Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375339835638311982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781672.post-59906169230209147352011-10-23T12:08:38.449-05:002011-10-23T12:08:38.449-05:00I read about that and cringed. And yes, negligent...I read about that and cringed. And yes, negligent homicide or manslaughter--there's no accident in this situation. He did not know at what he was shooting--saw a dark figure and blasted away. Stupid should have a punishment.Midwest Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296327673871169304noreply@blogger.com