Originally Posted by
Poppa
I've tried to stay out of this thread because I hold views that most folks are probably going to put some kind of label on. But I just can't help myself!
I do not believe in turning the other cheek. I do not believe that it is wrong to use violence when it is necessary and the right thing to do. I decided a long time ago that I would live my life according to what I believe was right and good. And if that means that sometimes I need to belt someone to stop other people getting hurt, or to stop a grave wrong being done, then so be it. I know full well that there may be consequences from such actions, and that the moronic society that we live in today would probably want to lock me away for such things. And I will live with those consequences if and when the time comes. I do not believe that consequences should be gauged when making a decision about what is the right thing to do.
So, if someone enters my house using stealth or force, I will assume that they are there for the express purpose of doing my family harm and I will deal with them using whatever force I deem necessary. If I see someone committing violence against another person I will not just stand by - I will enter the fray on the side of the angels. If that means that I am injured or incarcerated, so be it. I will not stand by and let evil be done.
A long time ago I read some books that taught me about honour. I've never forgotten the lesson. I've embarassed my wife on many occasions because I will not allow wrongdoing to occur in my presence without trying to do something about it. She thinks I should just let it happen like everyone else does.
And Mick, if it were my neighbour I would ring the police every time there was a disturbance. If there was a physical threat to the safety of a child or another innocent person involved and the police were tardy in their response (a not unknown occurrence), then I would act. That is just who I am. I applaud you for trying to do your best in a difficult situation and for not just standing idly by. I also applaud your self-control, which in your situation I'm afraid I would lack.
It is my belief that if everyone stood up for what is right and just the world would be a far better place, and we would soon outnumber the arseholes of the world instead of the reverse being the case. I believe in truth, honour, and personal responsibility. Old fashioned I know. Don't care.
Oh and to those who say "leave it to the police", I say NO. We have left it to the courts and the pollies and the police for too long. Our society is being eroded by those who are making stupid laws and making us incapable (legally) of defending ourselves. It is our responsibility as members of this society to try to do the right thing - it is not something that we should leave to others. Stand up and be counted. The police are pretty much powerless because we've allowed our "leaders" to make them so. Either that or they are so busy they can't spare the time. Does anyone really live under the illusion that the police protect us anymore? If you do then I wish you luck next time someone with evil in their heart wants to do you or your family harm.