I've heard the 'stuff is not worth a life' argument before and my response is this: In this country, a criminal knows that they may meet armed resistance during their crime. THEY make the decision that stuff is worth more than their life.

As I understand this case, the criminals moved into HIS yard and toward him. That is when he felt threatened. There were police offers who witnessed the shooting and still there was not enough evidence to convict Mr Horn. That means under our laws he is not a murderer.

I'd be happy to have him as my neighbor.

I think that al-Jazeera should be included for multiple reasons but mostly due to free speech. If those who run the service wish to include it, that is their right.

An informed viewer should always consider the source when viewing any news broadcasts. I am a conservative evangelical christian and I disagree with much of what Al-Jazeera says but I check their website regularly to get a view 'from the other side'. I find it very informative.

Thespian makes sense and of course the 24601 is the prisoner's number in Les Miserables. I like the name.

It is a type of fishing float. You can pull on the fishing line and cause it to dive underwater in a specific direction. It will then rise to the top. I used to fish with one of them and used it to 'cast' under a fishing dock.