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2010-01-25 Britain

Tories Propose Legalizing Self Defense, Liberals Have Hysterics

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Posted by Anonymoose 2010-01-25 08:41|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 In some other jurisdictions it is assumed that if an intruder breaks into an occupied home, the intruder must have in mind an intent or willingness to commit murder or inflict great bodily harm on the occupants. Therefore, unless the intruder flees or unless the home owner is well armed and the intruder surenders, for the home owner to threaten or attempt great bodily harm to the intruder is not disproportionate. The error is assuming people who break into occupied homes are there only for property crime. Were that so, there are plenty of other property crime oportunities available. The home owner, and potential victim should not have to see if they get attacked before using overwhelming force. The same legisaltors who oppose force in this sort of case often have difficulty with the realities of war as well.

Posted by Donald McConnell 2010-01-25 17:18|| trintariandon.blogspot.com 2010-01-25 17:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Methinks Mr. Mendelle is projecting a wee bit.

Me also thinks Mr. Mendelle is a wuss. AND that Mr. Mendelle has never been on the receiving end of a crime. Professional courtesy and all that....

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2010-01-25 22:17|| 2010-01-25 22:17|| Front Page Top

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