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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
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Originally posted by Nachtrafe:
[QBWell, call me a Hard-Core Right-Wing Conservative...oh wait...I *AM* a Hard-Core Right-Wing Conservative,...anyway...I happen to believe that the US *shouldn't* give a damn about anyone else's opinion when it comes to her own safety and well being. In microcosm, I dont ask my neighbor whether or not I should shoot someone breaking into my home and threatening me with a large handgun. I just shoot the SOB. 
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Yeah, but if you suspect someone will break into your home and preemptively walk over to their house and pop a few caps in them, you get to go to jail. Not so subtle a distinction, and one that needs pointing out, no?
[/QB][/QUOTE]OK...I'll grant you that one.
However...what if said someone takes a few pot shots over your house. What are you supposed to do then? If you are in reasonable fear of your life, are you allowed to pre-emptivly defend yourself. Makes for an interesting moral question about reasonable self-defense...
*Looks at clock*
DRAT!! I dont have time to stay and debate this one. Sorry! I'm about to head home, and dont have net access on the weekends.
It this thread is still around Monday, I'll be back. Otherwise, I suppose we will disagree over something else.
See ya around TL.
Laters all!