Yes, there are people who shoot gophers for pleasure and own weapons to do so and don't believe I implied that they weren't "fine" citizens. It would, however, be easier to sit in judgment if that same person then killed another person - as they have demonstrated an ease with taking a life
Would it be right to sit in judgment? I don't think so. But based on the evidence some here have based their judgments upon .... (Disclaimer, I come from a long family of hunters so I really, really don't think this represents a valid basis).
It's a tragic situation and I feel for both parties.