Circling the Drain: UK punishes self-defense (again)

Further proving the England earned it’s status as the most violent country in Europe… John Lott has the story of a man who defended himself and his family from thugs that invaded their home, held them hostage, and threatened to kill them. For daring to fight back, the man may get life in prison for [...]

Circling the Drain: UK Most Violent Country in Europe

Wait.  I thought that Britain was so peaceful [no guns, no knives] and non-threatening [no right to self defense] that the bobbies don’t even have to carry guns. Right? British Police Effectiveness: “Stop! Or I’ll yell ‘Stop!” again!” Apparently not: Britain’s violent crime record is worse than any other country in the European union, it [...]

Circling the Drain: UK’s “anti-stab” knives

First ‘anti-stab’ knife to go on sale in Britain From the TimesOnline via Drudge: The first “anti-stab” knife is to go on sale in Britain, designed to work as normal in the kitchen but to be ineffective as a weapon. The knife has a rounded edge instead of a point and will snag on clothing [...]

Circling the Drain: UK – Golfers charged for self defense

Highlighting the difference between Citizens and Subjects, we have a story from the Telegraph. Short version – golfers on the links about to tee off when beset upon by armed thugs attempting to steal clubs from them.  Golfers logically respond by beating thugs with said clubs.  Everybody goes to jail. Link to story Well, it’s [...]