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Re: Foundation of a republic (was Gun control)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:38:24 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > Really? I'll have to make a note of your address in that case. I'm
> > quibbling now, but even if you don't have the "absolute right" to take his
> > life, you do have the right to stop him by any means necessary given the
> > potential danger you and your family face because of his presence.
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> In the UK, the "potential danger" is almost nil. If I killed him in anything
> other than strict self defense, I'd be off to jail.
That's quite amazing to me. Does he have to have a proverbial knife to
your throat/bat to your skull before you're able to act, or is there some
point at which his presence or actions are sufficient to infer forcible
self-defense as an appropriate response?
> > But [the injured burglar] certainly doesn't have a right to sue you (as he
> > is currently able to do in parts of my fine, litigious nation).
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> If he does not have the right to sue in the US... why/how does it happen?
Suit for compensation and punitive damages is a legal recourse, but that
doesn't make it a right (but please please please let's not rehash that
debate again).
Dave!
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| (...) In the UK, the "potential danger" is almost nil. If I killed him in anything other than strict self defense, I'd be of to jail. See: (URL) If that (...) If he does not have the right to sue in the US... why/how does it happen? Scott A (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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