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<3avn0r$hd4@bashful.cc.utexas.edu>, <krehn@bashful.cc.utexas.edu> :
>>>
>>>			As to guns, I see no use for them at all.

>>		I'm sure there are many rape victims who would disagree.
>>		If non-lethal weapons and martial arts were completely
>> 		effective, the police wouldn't carry guns.  

Uh, who says the martial arts aren't lethal?

Competition aside, karate teaches one to kill and cripple
using one's bare hands.                  ^^^^     ^^^^^^^

When karate is used against a truly violent attacker,
you go for unprotected vital spots (e.g. front of throat)
and you don't pull your punches.  If your life is at stake,
you don't waste time trying to "beat him up a little."
You go right for the kill.

The only difference between defending yourself with karate
vs. a gun is that karate is much riskier (the criminal
has more chance to land a lucky blow), and is much more
demanding in terms of training, commitment, and physical fitness.