NY Times

Do you ever wonder just why the editorial folks at the New York Times hate the American people so much? I do. I wonder if it's something in New York's water, but then, wouldn't all of New York be affected? So, it couldn't be that. Perhaps it's just the water cooler placed around the Times' building. I'd advice people not to purchase that brand of water... just in case. Again, the editorial folks over there on the east coast just don't understand the need for an average citizen to arm themselves for their own protection.

There are legitimate kill-or-be-killed situations, but those are defensible in court already. There seems little reason to legally enshrine the right to maim or kill in response to a perceived threat. These laws do just that, and already a creepy picture of '“Death Wish'”-style justice is emerging.

Sadly, this isn't exactly true. If I shoot someone in Wisconsin, depending on which county I'm in, or who the D.A. is, I may not be "justified" in a "self-defense" shooting.

In one case, a retired police officer shot twice and seriously wounded an apparently unarmed neighbor who had knocked on his door in a dispute over the number of garbage bags put out for collection. The shooter will remain free as long as his self-defense argument holds, and it well may.

What the Times doesn't mention is just why the retired police officer shot the man. Had the man threatened him, or his family? We just don't know, or do we. According to the St. Petersburg Times, there was bad blood between the two, and previous altercations had taken place. Wonder why this wasn't mentioned? Hmmmm....

The contorted logic of these laws reverses the notions that favored flight over fight and held deadly force to be a last resort.

"Contorted logic"? Gee, I didn't realize that running away instead of defending yourself was so much more logical than standing your ground. But then, I may be a wuss, but I'm not a coward, so I don't get that type of thinking.

To defend homes and vehicles, an owner can wield lethal force with a freedom not granted to the police.

Huh? Well, hell yeah! First off, the police aren't always going to be there. The police can hunt for your murderer, but they can't be in your pocket to save your life. I think being able to defend hearth and home is a real good idea, and it is, after all, a darn good reason for that pesky 2nd Amendment.