== Right of Self Defense == 

 While the manner of self defense may be debated, the fact that one is able to defend their own life, and often the lives of others, is universally accepted.  

 The thread should lead to discussions about the various views regarding self defense, such as the United States' Right to Bear Arms, but that should not be the focus or nullify the fact that this right has been codified and understood forever.  

 Rich