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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (44915)	1/25/2006 4:19:22 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

You are being silly. "Deadly Force" may only be used under the "Rule of Law". If it is used capriciously, the perpetrator may well face the death penalty--whether he/she be civilian, state, or military. By definition, "deadly force" is used ONLY where life is threatened. We don't shoot people stealing gum--unless they point a gun at the cashier... The FORCE permitted to Government under democratic and Constitutional law is NOT carte blanche. It is circumscribed by that very law. I repeat: The FORCE permitted to Government under democratic and Constitutional law is NOT carte blanche. It is circumscribed by that very law.