Recently, Joe Horn was acquitted of murder charges for killing two men who were robbing his neighbor. Conservative pundits call him an American Hero and laud him with praise. Conservative radio host Mike Gallagher even wants to send him on a trip to Disney World.
I don't want to pass judgement on the actions of Mr. Horn. I do, however, want to pass judgement on the voices of the throngs who want to praise Mr. Horn.
I recently watched an interview with him on one of the morning talk shows. It was the day after his acquittal, and he sat with his lawyer beside him. Mr. Horn seemed very remorseful that the event ever occurred. This was a broken man on TV. His life had been turned upside down by a pending double murder conviction. He just wants his life back.
If all the pundits want to do this man a favor, leave him alone. He is not a gun rights spokeperson. He might be considered a hero by some. Fine. Just let him live in peace. That's the best thing you can do for him.
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