the law isn't wrong.

As a society we've decided, over the course of hundreds of years, that we don't want people to mete out their own justice for offences committed against them. (As has every other developed country, as far as I know.)

You may think that's wrong, and wish we could go back to a system where 'justice' purely depends on how strong you are, and how strong the other guy is. Most people don't though.

Posted By: Tricky Hawes on January 20th 2010 at 12:36:09

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Now, don't agree with Tony Martin but this one I can understand: (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jan 20, 12:12:40
- Typical Asian cricketer... (Other Football) - Dr Baker, Jan 20, 13:47:02
- Depends if you like them or not. (n/m) (Other Football) - malkybarkid, Jan 20, 12:27:57
- at risk of starting up a big row.... (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:20:22
  - i though this was an interesting take on it (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:32:36
  - Morally, I agree. I'd have given him a right kicking though (n/m) (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jan 20, 12:29:59
  - Agreed to be honest. They didn't cause any physical harm as such. (Other Football) - megson, Jan 20, 12:29:32
    - the police had already been called by the son that escaped (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:41:03
  - I would do the same though given the chance. The law is wrong in this case (Other Football) - Hulk Rules, Jan 20, 12:25:37
    - the law isn't wrong. (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:36:09
      - If the law is poor in one area it is home protection during break ins.... (Other Football) - Hulk Rules, Jan 20, 13:09:49
- good sensible sentence that... (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:20:07
  - to be fair, he didn't commit the crime in his own house (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:22:02
    - huh? i haven't read it properly/heard about it until SIH posted , what happened? (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:30:49
      - hare goo (Other Football) - Ralf Scrampton, Jan 20, 12:36:31
        
        Ah. There's a rather telling line in there. (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:39:37
        
        chairs (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:38:45
      - he escaped, got his family together and caught one of the intruders (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jan 20, 12:32:30
        
        ah hahhh didnt read that far down, just seen it at the bottom of the article (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:35:53
    - agree with this too. Sentancing is probably about right for him (Other Football) - megson, Jan 20, 12:30:18
    - Agreed, this wans't protecting your home, it was a violent retaliation. I would have (Other Football) - stringersrevenge, Jan 20, 12:29:02
- agreed - how can anyone say they would act any differently in that situation (Other Football) - dear prudence, Jan 20, 12:17:25
  - What? So the fact that he has been caught thieving is proof he didn't suffer 'brain (Other Football) - Hertz van Rental, Jan 20, 12:52:30
- lol i was gonna post that but thought nah it'll start off the whole debate again (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jan 20, 12:15:34

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