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Re: Justice in Our Legal System ? ? @#%& !$

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From: Bruce Allen
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 1997 00:00
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Our system is founded on the concept of 'reasonable' persons living in a
'reasonable' society. This is a British misconception dating back to, who
knows... the first Elizabeth. It was a myth, is a myth, and will continue to
be so.
	Where do we donate to the defence fund???

Ian G. Mathers <imathers@internorth.com> wrote in article
<330F3E4F.909@internorth.com>...
> Check it out at 
> http://www.southam.com/kamloopsdailynews/
> 
> Kamloops B.C. - R.C.M.P. are going to lay charges of aggravated assault
> on an 85 year old 5'-5" 125 lb. man after he stabbed a 32 year old 6'-6"
> 200 lb. man who was attempting to break into his house.
> 
> A police spokesperson said "He took the law into his own hands." and
> went on to say that the older man should have quietly left the house
> with his wife and called the police from a neighbours house.
> 
> Yeah, RIGHT.
> 
> Not only have we lost the use of many of our streets because of the
> criminal element, but when they arrive kicking at the front door, we are
> instructed by the legal system to RUN AWAY ? ?
> 
> It's not that long ago that the Prime Minister was prepared to use a
> weapon (inuit stone carving) on an intruder with a penknife and everyone
> was heaping praise on him for not backing down.
> 
> What the HELL is wrong here?
> 
> Ian G. Mathers
> Yellowknife, NT
> 
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From: "Bruce Allen" <culeist @netrover.com>
Subject: Re: Justice in Our Legal System ? ?   @#%& !$
Date: 1997/02/23
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