PolCom - 2

Again I read of a situation that made me wonder even further, or rather confirm my concerns, over our judicial system.

A man wrestled with an armed bandit who pointed a gun at his wife while trying to rob their store. Fortunately he succeeded without injury and the bandit was caught.

But in the comments by police there was a warning against using excessive force to defend yourself, otherwise you might be held accountable for your actions.

 

Am I the only one who believes that this is so wrong?

 

Surely a bandit that willingly takes a gun, enters a store and points it at a victim should be removed from all protection of the law, and Joe Citizen empowered to do whatever it takes to protect themselves.

 

Of course people will say that this opens the door for vigilantes etc, but I would suggest that with the modern surveillance and forensics that in almost all situations it could be proven if the events were truly self defence.

 

When did we lose the right to protect our homes and families?

 

M