Monday, March 07, 2005

Still a few sane cops in Britain: "A Sussex Police chief has supported the right of householders to defend themselves against burglars. Chief Constable Ken Jones has thrown his weight behind new guidelines dictating what action people can take to protect their home from intruders. The guidelines make it clear that householders do not have to wait until they are attacked to use reasonable force to protect themselves. So long as the force they use is not excessive -- such as continuing to attack an unconscious person -- the actions will be seen as lawful and in self defence. Mr Jones said: 'Be in no doubt that we in Sussex are firmly on the side of householders' rights to defend themselves, their families and properties against burglars.'"

NYC hates Christianity: "Saying prayers during school hours is a violation of the separation of church and state. But some religious groups say a 2001 U.S. Supreme Court decision clears the way for singing praises in public schools on Sunday mornings. If the city of New York gets its way, however, such services won't continue. Next month the city will challenge the federal law, which has allowed more than two-dozen churches to obtain permits to hold their services in public-school buildings. The churches, including Christ's Tabernacle Church in Brooklyn, have been holding their Sunday morning services in schools' auditoriums and gymnasiums to accommodate their large congregations. School officials allege that the churches' services overstep the 2001 ruling."

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