A Time to Kill

For some reason, despite the numerous situations in which people respect the reality of grays in moral behavior these days, one area that seems to make many uncomfortable is that of a LOGICAL death. For some reason, people don't realize that there are lines in life that we don't cross, and if we do cross those lines, we should expect there to be some violent, and sometimes tragic repercussions. The movie A Time to Kill (1996) illustrates this point in graphic detail.

Call me crazy, but I am of the firm belief that any man who uses his physical strength to physically harm a female (especially in a sexual way) should not be surprised if he is introduced to death personally. It is only understandable for her father, brothers, cousins, and/or any other male in her family/life charged with her protection and safety to handle the situation.

Understand, I do not feel that it is the STATE'S place to do this. I think it should be a family matter.

I love all seven of my uncles dearly, but if one of them raped a woman, this applies to them as well.

I have twelve male cousins. If one of them raped a woman, I would not stand up for him if the family of the victim came to deal with him. I am damned sure not risking my life to prevent the logical consequence of their behavior.

What about Anarchy?

As a society, Americans, particularly the middle class, rely too much on a corrupt judicial system to maintain order in our towns. We are too comfortable letting the cops "handle it" or not...based on their expertise, dedication, and your relative importance as a citizen to the overall system.

There is something about a man using his strength to hurt a female that simply enrages me. For me, that is one definite "Time to Kill" moment. Post-rape is not the only time to kill for me, but it is the first one that comes to mind.

Other time to kill moments:

1. Kidnapping of one's wife or children - Kidnapper deserves to get it.
2. Getting caught in the act of adultery with another person in the bed you and your spouse share. - Honestly, the spouse shouldn't be surprised to get it; the lover can get it too if he/she knew what was up.
3. During the robbery of a home - You knew you were violating someone's sanctuary; if someone shoots you in the face for breaking into their shit and potentially harming their loved ones, don't get that "dick look" on your face when the bullet hits home.

What about our lack of standing to make decisions on whether or not another person deserves to die in our "humanism"? AKA "What about God/Forgiveness/Grace, etc...?"

I know many of you, particularly Christians, don't believe that human beings can make the call that others deserve to die. I don't even want to touch on the hypocrisy of the concept, given the long and gory history of this particular religion; this blog is already tooo damn long. But suffice it to say that:

1. Even in your Bible, there is such a thing as "A Time to Kill"...go fig, right?

2. I find it hilarious that the prescribed consequence of RAPE in that same Bible is for the father to GIVE THE RAPED DAUGHTER OVER TO THE RAPIST IN EXCHANGE FOR A CASH PAYMENT.

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As they say, "Selah" - pause, and think on that.

I could go on, but that is all....Simply put:

We know where the lines are folks. Don't cross em, and if you do, well....Don't Act Brand New!!!