JD>Earnie,
JD>This is off thread, but on topic. The Tennessee Attorney General has just
JD>issued two rather damning opinions (for your reference #s 96-079 and
JD>96-080). They deal with the right of citizens to defend themselves.
JD>According to the AG, there ain't no such critter. Citizens have a 
tatutory
JD>ability to defend themselves (not a right). He claims that this is
JD>established in common law (both English and the derivative American
JD>versions). Therefore, there is not a "right" to self defense, nor has 
here
JD>ever been one. This, to me, is chilling. If they come for me, I will
JD>exercise both my right to defend myself and my ability.
JD>jackson
        I've relayed your other posting to HQ. Anyone who thinks the
        "right of self defense" doesn't predate, and supercede, ALL of
        man's laws is dangerously off track. Ernie P.
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