Mike wrote: > >Note that the judge said that Lindsay had initially acted in self > >defence -- it was the subsequent back stabbing that wasn't self > >defence. > > "Back-stabbing" certainly puts a negative spin on it, but if the > armed robber was still appearing to resist, under the laws and wise public > policy of the "colonies"--that is, those whose ancestors were smart enough > to leave the realm--this was still a valid self-defence.
This is where the press reports leave me less than satisfied. Questions that pop into my mind include: 1) Was the robber still in possession of the weapon, or some other unmentioned weapons, or was he capable of lethal force (and did Lindsay know this)? An intruder still armed and/or dangerous, and still on the property, makes for a clear and present danger regardless of his current direction and velocity. 2) Was the stabbing for other reasons aside from self-defense? Was it a case of "I'm in fear for my life" or "I'm taking my money back you [EMAIL PROTECTED]&!" Motive is important. 3) Since Lindsay was aware he was a "high risk target", did Lindsay have reason to fear these same goons would return and cause him bodily harm? Indeed, did they ever threaten a return visit? Would this then justify (using American legal doctrine) lethal force? It has been a defense for battered wives (with varied success). I understand Tim's issue with blinded bloggers, but given the America's insistence on preserving the castle doctrine, I'm not sure his point is valid. There is enough data in the Scotsman's report to show: a) At one point Lindsay was threaten with lethal force b) The robbers were still on his property c) A reasonable person could fear of violent retaliation, or expect it given that the fight was still in progress So, the bloggers really don't need any more information. There is enough there to rightfully decry the fate of the formerly free British people. -------------------- Guy Smith Silicon Strategies Marketing 630 Taylor Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 510-521-4477 (T) 510-217-9693 (F) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.SiliconStrat.com _______________________________________________ To post, send message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe, change options, or get password, see http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/firearmsregprof
