Paul,
There you go again, over simplifying things. It is never that simple.
For example, If David were attempting to stop a robbery, sexual assault or defending him self from any number of crimes. Shooting some one is some times necessary. There are many shades to every crime. He could have accidentally shot him. That is why we have the judaical process and judges to sort things out.
So every angle to this story is very relevant in order to determine if any punishment is deserved or not. Hence my question, does anyone have any other angle to this story?
Thanks for your opinion.
Of course, this whole story reeks with stupidity.
1 ) they drove to the village drunk, certainly a crime.
2 ) they did not have enough gas to get back to town.
3 ) they caused a disturbance by making a lot of noise disturbing neighbors.
4 ) they were mixing alcohol and guns.
If being stupid were a crime they both would be in jail :-)