Should people have the legal right... (ENDS 10/7/11)

[Hollie]

You pay for the house, you should own the rights to what happens if a intruder comes on "your payed property"

Exactly my point.

Why should someone else be allowed to try and take that from you?
Even if it's just your possessions, still doesn't belong to them

[Agnostic Bear]

Anyone who has their home invaded by a burglar or otherwise should have the right to kill them there and then. That would solve the problem of burglaries, why would you do it if you know you could die?

Castle Doctrine needs to be a law. The Americans have it and it works just fine, why can't we?

[Super.willow]

If i had someone break into my house and my Partner did't at least hit them over the head with a baseball bat he would be in trouble! Its Self Defence at the end of the day. How do yo no that person has not got a gun on them? Nah we should be able to use as much violents as we want if someone breaks in!

[GirlNextDoor15]

If i had someone break into my house and my Partner did't at least hit them over the head with a baseball bat he would be in trouble! Its Self Defence at the end of the day. How do yo no that person has not got a gun on them? Nah we should be able to use as much violents as we want if someone breaks in!

Although you can 'use as much violent as you want', that doesn't mean you are protected from the burglar. You might end up being beaten or killed by the burglar. Even if the burglar has got a gun with them, I think they only use it to scare you so that he can rob whatever he wants? They don't want you. All they want if your valuable things. So, using violent on them is just a dead end for you. Who knows you might end up killed unintentionally by the burglar? You're standing in his way!

[Super.willow]

Although you can 'use as much violent as you want', that doesn't mean you are protected from the burglar. You might end up being beaten or killed by the burglar. Even if the burglar has got a gun with them, I think they only use it to scare you so that he can rob whatever he wants? They don't want you. All they want if your valuable things. So, using violent on them is just a dead end for you. Who knows you might end up killed unintentionally by the burglar? You're standing in his way!

Thats why i said broke into my house but yeah i just think if someone kills someone whos got into their house that should be okay if done as self defence

[lTraditional]

It is your own home so you should have the right to attack them if they trespass. So, if I saw a burglar then unless they start on me then I have to allow them to leave with my stuff? What a lot of bull. We should be able to pick up the nearest weapon and batter them for trespassing. Whatever comes, goes.

[Meanies]

I think they should be able to.. I know I'd try and fight off anyone if they were in my house, they have no right to be there.

[Hollie]

Anyone who has their home invaded by a burglar or otherwise should have the right to kill them there and then. That would solve the problem of burglaries, why would you do it if you know you could die?

Castle Doctrine needs to be a law. The Americans have it and it works just fine, why can't we?

In bold:
Exactly what I think, one problem with that though, they would start targeting people who aren't able to fight back.
But if they were killed for it, they would soon stop.. This is why I think the dealth penalty should be brought back tbh, unless your on some sort of suicide mission, your not gonna do it if you know your gonna die after thus decreasing the amount of burglaries.

[.:!SaReBeAr!:.]

I think the law in this sense is wrong charging peoplr for defending their own home.. Although if they react in self defence they are let of with a lighter judgement.. But even then.. What are you ment to do if some crazed burglers came in with weapons "sorry family your on your own the law says i cant do anything" bah! No... Human/animal instinct kicks in and you defend your family at all costs and i know a lot of peoples dads say they would rather there family being safe and spend time in prison. But in saying that yes protect your family because items can be replaced and family cant..
It makes me angry when i hear these cases on tv im like OH COME ON WHAT WOULD YOU DO... It should be law u are able to defend your house and be hailed a hero rather then defend your house and be punished for others poor behaviour

[Hollie]

I think the law in this sense is wrong charging peoplr for defending their own home.. Although if they react in self defence they are let of with a lighter judgement.. But even then.. What are you ment to do if some crazed burglers came in with weapons "sorry family your on your own the law says i cant do anything" bah! No... Human/animal instinct kicks in and you defend your family at all costs and i know a lot of peoples dads say they would rather there family being safe and spend time in prison. But in saying that yes protect your family because items can be replaced and family cant..
It makes me angry when i hear these cases on tv im like OH COME ON WHAT WOULD YOU DO... It should be law u are able to defend your house and be hailed a hero rather then defend your house and be punished for others poor behaviour

They shouldn't have to spent time in prison for defending their family, that's stupid, if someone breaks into your house you should go to whatever extent you need to to keep your family safe and not have anything done to you for it.