Why did dick cheney shoot someone in the face with a shotgun?
108793
Because he wasn't paying full and complete attention to his surroundings, as a hunter (or anyone discharging a firearm) should.\n\nADDITION (to respond to some other comments): \nI'm not aware of anyone who is seriously suggesting that he shot his friend intentionally.  However, saying it was an accident does not mean that there was nothing that could have been done to prevent it.  The NRA's safe hunting rules state: \n\n"Know your target and what is beyond.  Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Equally important, be aware of the area beyond your target. This means observing your prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap. Think first. Shoot second."\n\nThis is a rule that was not followed by Cheney. While it was indeed an accident, it was one caused by carelessness on the part of both Cheney and Whittington.
477708
Because the harm from an attempted crime is less than for an actual crime. Also, it is not usually the case that someone tries to shoot someone and misses, but that they shoot someone and the person does not die. If that person meant to kill the other person, they should get a harsher punishment than they would for simply shooting someone.
531437
Yes, I like the idea of using the shotgun. I would advise aiming for the face and maybe another shot to the chest. The memories will last longer. peace.
1150133
Along with some other adjectives...immoral, corrupt, unscrupulous, unethical, greedy, evil...Darth Cheney's enjoying those Haliburton kickbacks I'm sure...unfortunately, he's also very powerful which scares people into submission...I mean, when was the last time you shot someone and they apologized to YOU...
309577
Cheney didn't shoot a senator.  He ACCIDENTALLY shot a lawyer friend of his.  I swear, some folks need to get their heads out of their rectal canal...\n\n\nYou edited your post, subcultural, but your head is STILL up your butt.
90177
I think if it hadn't been for Cheney the V.P, he would have sued the **** out of the person who shot him.  The fact that he didn't sue Cheney doesn't necessarily mean that he's an incompetent lawyer.  Probably he was paid off on the side...or given some lifelong benefit that discouraged the lawyer from sueing.
150603
he is a demicrate so he shot the man on purpose.
1152293
The Bill of Rights grant any American citizen to say what ever he wants about the country.  However, threatening the country or their leaders could rightfully lead to being shot in the face
587209
Depends on the weapon, the trajectory, the type of ammunition, etc. But if you shot someone straight up the rectum with something like a .45, they won't have to worry about kissing their arse goodbye, because death will most probably come very quickly.
175136
because a bullet entered his brain
161110
This isn't really an answer...\n\nbut I found it funny that Wittington, at his press conference when he left the hospital, apologized to the VP for what he had gone through.\n\nThe VP shoots someone in the face, and the guy apologizes to the VP.  Wow, that's something.
120613
I wouldn't go anywhere near Dick if he had a gun. I just read an article about how he doesn't really hunt he goes to a private game farm where they release farm-raised birds for you. During the 2004 election campaign, Dick and some other rich guys killed 417 of 500 birds let loose for them.\nDick killed 70 of the 417 there were nine other rich dudes in his group of "hunters".\nAlso I want to add it is not your fault if you get shot unless you shoot yourself. When you pick up a gun you need to look before you shoot. Not shoot then look. Duh.
753733
You put a bullet in a gun and set it on a table and leave it. I will guarantee that gun will never kill no one. You put that same gun in the wrong person's hands and it will kill someone. So therefore it must have something to do with the person.
959618
If you shoot a guy in the heart, I think that makes you a sharpshooter. If you can shoot a guy without killing him, that makes you Dick Cheney!!!
1031267
They shoot you in the face with a bazooka.\n\nNo, really, I believe it is a federal offense.  You'd better go.
976611
gotta good story about ol' cheney. \n\nin the 1990s Iran was sponsoring anti-american terrorism. Khobar towers bombing etc.  \nWith the suppor of america and the international community, President Clinton wisely stopped trading with Iran for good reasons.  Conoco had a billion dollar oil deal with Iran.  This would have stopped the deal.  Cheney, working for Halliburton, criticized Clinton for his wise decision because he wanted halliburton to continue making billions.  Bottom line, Cheney would rather have a relationship with terrorists and have money.  Does that sicken you?  It does for me.  He's evil and greedy.
238861
If it was an assassination attempt, then I would presume that Dick Cheney would assume the role of president, and more importantly, Commander-in-chief, under the 25th amendment.  \n\nImmediately afterwards, Dick and the joint chiefs and NSA/CIA/Homeland Security and others will try to figure out who is responsible for the hit.  Then I would assume that a bunch of missiles and bombs will start to drop on whoever was responsible.\n\nThat would be the scenario if it was a faction or a terrorist group.  If it was a sole gunman in, say, Germany, who just sniped the president, then that is a little more complicated, since I doubt they will bomb Germany for that.  (They might if he was in Pakistan, see the disparity).  If the secret service didn't kill the sniper/gunman then, there would be an allout search for him.  If they ever found him, he'd be extradited to the US, tried in the most publicized trial ever, and if convicted, he'd be executed.\n\nIn any case, if the president died, the VP is president, and they'd have to nominate someone to be the VP (probably a senator).