Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse I remember the Tony Martin case when Britain convicted and incarcerated for life a homeowner who shot two burglars in his home killing one of them. That was bad enough, but now, courtesy of Samizdata comes this story of a man who was held for two days, and is facing potential criminal charges for stabbing to death a man who broke into his house, put a knife to his wife's throut and demanded money.
John Lambert, 58, of Spalding, Lincs, is understood to have been at home watching television with his wife when Darren Taylor, 29, and another man allegedly broke in and confronted them.One of the robbers is believed to have held a 12-in knife to Mr Lambert's wife's throat and demanded £5,000. It is thought that in the ensuing struggle Taylor, of Market Deeping, Lincs, was stabbed to death.
Hey England, if you want to know why y'all suck when it comes down to a fight, it's because you are systematically cutting the balls off of any one of your citizens with the gumption to avoid being a victim.
To John Lambert, and any of his country men who share his courage, I say Well Done!
UPDATE:
It seems I have inadvertantly struck a nerve with our friends over the pond. I received this e-mail from Team Samizdata just a few moments ago:
Rich,
Britain did not loose *any* of its many wars in the 20th century.
Suck when it comes down to a fight? I don't think so.The Samizdata Team
My reply:
Youch! I must have hit a nerve. I hereby apologize to all the nice Brits I offended in my ire over the gross actions I was commenting on.In my own defense, I did congratulate all who shared John Lambert's courage.
I erred in public, I apologize in public.
Posted by Rich at February 21, 2002 12:32 PM