Bravo!!!! Bravo!!!! I never get that. Why wouldn't you be in favor of a free people defending themselves from criminals . . . anywhere they have a right to be? Only because you distrust such people. It is fair to assume that in some cases someone will misuse this freedom. Granted, we are imperfect beings. But it also has to be considered that this freedom will oftener be used with sound judgment and with the results of keeping lawful citizens from harm they would otherwise suffer. Also what needs to be considered is the effect this should have on criminals. They will commit fewer crimes because they fear retribution here and now. They may need to think about other means to sustain their living, other than committing crimes. That is a POSITIVE social effect.