CHANGE COMING TO BRITAIN? Jim Bennett emails: “Cameron is quietly walking back from the extreme anti-victim features of English law. At some point people will start to discuss whether the right to self-defense implies a right to effective means to exercise that right.”

He also sends a link to this story: Shopkeeper, 72, will not face charges over florist raid death. “An elderly shopkeeper, Cecil Coley, who stabbed to death a burglar in Manchester will not face charges, as prosecutors reassured homeowners they can use reasonable force to protect themselves, their families and their property.” Sad that something like this counts as progress. But it does. He should get a medal. And note the poll.