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Justice Scalia dies

Feb 13, 2016 4:44PM PST

No doubt a political battle looms.

Antonin Scalia dead at 79

Thank you for your service to the court and defense of the constitution, Mr. Scalia.

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Re: right to personal protection
Feb 17, 2016 2:55AM PST

Somehow, if there ever was a "right to personal protection" in the sense of "freedom to carry arms" in the countries the first (Dutch, British, Irish, French, Spanish) colonists in America came from 400 years ago, it's lost there by now.

None of those countries have anything like it at the moment. In fact, most of their inhabitants think of it as a typical USA aberration.

Kees

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Well...I'd say there are two topics related to
Feb 17, 2016 5:20AM PST

personal protection. One is the right and the other is the need. I'd say the right to protect oneself is only argued if the need exists. Otherwise, it's a given that doesn't make it into conversation. If you've a place where all live in harmony, save your money and don't buy a weapon. All is good. If you live in a place where you are or feel threatened, the thinking changes. That right can be felt also as a need. One who fears that a mugger might punch them in the face, isn't interested in having a fair fight. They are interested in ending it quickly. That may not mean they want to give up and hand over their money.