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Thousands Sign Petition Calling For Man Who Tackled Bondi Shooting Gunman To Be Australian Of The Year (cityhub.com.au)
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[–] 8 points 10 months ago (9 children)

While well-intentioned, this is never going to happen. The last thing the Authorities want is civilians being incentivised to take the law into their own hands to win top awards. Ahmed was a very lucky man. It could have ended there and then for him. And he still ended up being shot.

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  • [–] 28 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

    Did you watch the video? He wasn't a vigilante, just a guy that took the gun of a terrorist preventing people from being killed. I don't like your comment at all. The guy is clearly a hero who puts others in front of himself.

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  • [–] 10 points 10 months ago (5 children)

    The last thing the Authorities want is civilians being incentivised to take the law into their own hands

    dumb take on this.

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  • [–] -1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    It might be dumb but its true. why do you think their advice during a home invasion is to just leave asap?

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Very different situation. Home invaders are generally thieves. Home insurance will get you your stuff back. Life insurance won't give you your life back.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Not really. Their messaging is always to prioritise personal safety.

    It's great that old mate managed to get the gun and I salute him for his bravery but if that shooter had been a bit more aware or if he'd slipped or lost his grip then he may well have died of lead poisoning.

    Vicpol or any organisation is never going to advocate for a member of the public to put themselves in danger. They won't tell him off but they certainly won't encourage it.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    Yeah you're right about that from a safety perspective. The original comment was talking about civilians taking the law into their own hands though, and that's what my reply was focused on.

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