25 Standing Up for Your Belongings
The intense attachment we have to our possessions tends to blur the line between the sanctity of the backyard tool shed and the sanctity of life—but as far as the law goes, the two are nothing alike. So, before we go further into this last section of the book, let’s talk about something that technically isn’t self-defense: safeguarding one’s property from destruction or theft.
To the best of my knowledge, in most of the world, people have the right to use a degree of force to protect their belongings. But almost everywhere, this force is more limited than what can be used to defend yourself or your loved ...
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