Shotfox wrote:Even to the point of non lethal means such as capsicum spray, tasers are illegal. Women, the aged the disabled are most vulnerable and likely targets.
That's something I've never understood. I've heard arguments that if pepper spray becomes legal crims will start using it in holdups and s**t like that.
It's not like they don't manage without the stuff as it is. I dunno about you, but I'll take getting pepper sprayed over getting stabbed or clubbed with a bat any day.
As it is there are large sections of the population at a huge disadvantage in this kind of situation. Regardless of any fringe problems legalising sprays and tasers would level the playing field for a huge number of people.
Has to be worth it overall I think.