As yet another typical ignorant American, let me point out the obvious: the definition of “reasonable” force is subjective and will vary with the jury’s experiences, inclinations and the judge’s instructions.
So–while Pundit Joe may have overstated his case initially–there is truth in the idea that the UK does not have the right of self-defense in the same sense that most Americans do. Sorry.
Er, what do you know about English self-defence case law and decisions? What exactly? Sweet bugger all. Yes, juries’ decisions vary, because they are human beings. And yours don’t? Think OJ Simpson. Look at Jihadwatch and Dhimmiwatch for examples of American capitulation to Muslims on a colossal scale.And you’re about to elect a very Muslim-friendly president.
Pundit Joe did more than “overstate his case”. He got it totally wrong. Out of ignorance, which he at least admitted. You, like so many of your fellow countrymen, think you know about the UK and generalise about it. On what evidence?
Can you afford to be smug? Our newspapers at least shriek with horror when cases like this come up. But self-cricitism – self-knowledge – is healthy. How self-critical is your press?
