update..on..last years 'action'
was roughed..up by some king hitting thug
who dragged his knuckle hard..on..my chest..[oh well..at least im not dead]

anyhow court..on 14 th..of jan
no..doudt they will..not have..'the tapes'..not the watch house tapes [again]./.they loose 25000..of them/by the time prostitution VETS them[i will be revealing..its a pattern.]

my chest feels like gravel rash
but i..had my say..[on queens warf rd]
went with 25 joints..decided..i would find location..to smoke them
[was down to my..last one..and the FINALLY had to arrest me..sat within 10 meters..of the blue boys..chain smoked..all bar one

they ripped my biker jacket
[but refused to/charge..for free association]..though they did hint they would lock/me in isolation..but in the end..was out 2 hours later

after i got out..went back to the same spot
and smoked some more..fire works..look/better on tv

aNYHOW ANOTHER PAGE..done*

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/man-in-hospital-after-fight-in-kings-cross-20131231-304vt.html?google_editors_picks=true
Fair enough o sung wo, I never claim to be always right.
However I stick to my view, that is that our system is ruled by pumped up princes in wigs out of far gone centenary and quite often are the law, no matter what is the crime.
The link could be from any night people go our to play.
And the fact some escape true sentences is insulting to the victims.
If mandatory sentence for every such assault was in place?
I think, sorry but am convinced, those calling for hand guns are proposing madness.
And too am thankful this country will NEVER allow it.
I can see kids shot for bouncing balls in some posters thoughts here

Suse,

You said "Is Mise, I understand how frightening it is for the elderly in our community, but I have patched up far more older citizens after falls or accidents in their own homes, than I ever have after they were victims of violence.

Young thugs would more likely use your gun against you, because your responses are much slower now.

Can I respectfully suggest you make yourself as safe in your own home as possible, and only go out with other people with you."

All that I asked was how could I protect myself, you seem to think that a gun is the answer and I agree with you but even though I am highly trained in firearms use and more highly trained than any policeman who is not ex-military, i.e. has only received police training, I am not allowed a firearm or anything else for the purpose of lawful self defence.

Admittedly my response times are now much slower and it would now take me at least 2 seconds to draw and fire rather than the half second as of yore but at least I'd have a chance, and a chance is what my Government and the legion of do-gooders would deny me. They would rater that I become another statistic and, let's face it, once we reach an age when we cease to pay taxes we are a liability on society so if one of our protected thugs removes us then it's really a plus.

To restrict myself to only going out accompanied is to deny my rights as an Australian citizen and is a suggestion that I find rather amazing from anyone who lives in a supposedly free society.

Calling 'OOO' is not an option as before I had explained to the operator where I was and with reference to the nearest identifier (usually a cross street), the nature of the problem etc., the thug/s would have stolen the phone (if I let him!!).

Further to the above:
my youngest son,(just turned 20), left to return to Queensland half an hour ago; before he left we had a go at Indian Wrestling (Nth American style) and I only beat him 4 times out of 5, first time he's ever won a bout. He is taller and heavier than me and very strong and he tries hard, 'tis a shame to be slipping but experience still wins, most of the time.

<The only real and lawful option available to any of us, is to call Triple 000 and hope the coppers arrive in a timely fashion>

You have the right to self defence. The International Socialist 'Progressives' have been unable to take that away in their back-room tweaks of Australian law. There would have been an clamour world-wide if they did. Notwithstanding that they have been able to reverse the standard of proof for victims while criminal offenders got more rights. More rights would you believe! Is it any wonder victims' rights groups have been springing up?

Could any soldier, sailor or airman who made the ultimate sacrifice to win back freedom from tyrants in WW2 have ever imagined that some decades later Australians themselves would have their right to self defence curtailed by sly International Socialists, the Fabians, with their 'Progressive' tweaks of laws behind closed doors?

Of course it isn't only in Australia that the Marxists aka International Socialists aka Fabian Socialists aka 'Progressives' have been active interfering in domestic politics, and in the politics of other countries.

I am not asking for the right to use any manner of weapon. I am about an issue far more serious and fundamental to our freedom. Although there are a couple here who would misconstrue my aim and the aim of victims' groups too. So set aside the ridiculous and fallacious Strawman diversions and provocations.

What victim groups are demanding from government, and I support them, is that the foul, unfair reversed standard of proof that re-victimises victims of attacks be amended, as it was in NSW. Change it now!

It is an outrage that ordinary law-abiding citizens who through no fault of their own have been forced to defend themselves and their loved ones in their own homes are then charged and the onus put on them to defend their own actions, to prove they were actually in fear.

Get rid of the reversed standard of proof NOW! NSW has already done so and thanks are due to the Shooters & Fishers Party.

Happy New Year to you Is Mise.
You sound like you are in good shape.

I do see where you are coming from Is Mise, but I say again you are far more likely to get hurt from a fall or an accident than get bashed by a 'thug' at this stage of your life.

I still think that arming the elderly citizens 'just in case' they are accosted by thugs, is a very rocky road.
Failing eyesight is just one problem they may have, and I can see tragic mistakes being made if they have use of guns and are feeling vulnerable.

I don't know what the answer is, other than more mandatory sentencing for random acts of violence against innocent citizens.

I do understand the frustration of the system.
Several years ago, a relative of mine was murdered by pistol whipping to the head, and the murderer was given 7 years jail, even though he couldn't remember where he buried the body!

He's out now of course, but that family have no body to bury.
I believe if there is no body, they should be kept in jail until it is found...