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Originally Posted by Kyuusai
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First: One does NOT use a weapon to deter theft of property unless said property is vital to life. The reason one is allowed in some places to take arms in the case of burglary/home robbery is that the act of invading a home can be considered a practical threat. In most places, though, you would still be sent to jail for killing/seriously injuring an intruder who clearly posed no threat to you, and rightfully so.
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I disagree here. You have the right to protect your possessions as much as you do your life. Your wallet contains your identity and a lot of stuff that you will be very hard pressed to replace immediately.
So if you have a gun on you, I say give your stuff to the robber. Then when he turns around, drop him. And if you're not allowed to do this, you should be able to by law. That'll make people rob less. Then their life won't be worth your possessions.