tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19937890.post7731181525861786471..comments2023-10-15T08:15:46.205-04:00Comments on Mike's Eyes (Spotted By): Gun control self defense Pt 2Michael Neibelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15321103608597264855noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19937890.post-10257859267520208292016-07-14T15:31:44.764-04:002016-07-14T15:31:44.764-04:00I agree with your views. And naming things precise...I agree with your views. And naming things precisely is very important to understanding.Michael Neibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321103608597264855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19937890.post-8395186849367952562016-07-14T14:50:13.797-04:002016-07-14T14:50:13.797-04:00I've written about this myself on a number of ...I've written about this myself on a number of occasions, one of the first in 2004 where I discussed the difference between "violent and predatory" and "violent but protective." I noted at the time that the culture of Britain seemed unable to make the distinction, seeing only "violent." <br /><br />Unless, of course, the violence was performed by Authorized Members of the State - in which case it was renamed "force."<br /><br />Naming things is important. Ask George Orwell.Kevin Bakerhttp://smallestminority.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com