New Zealand Bans Assault Weapons

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

'the concept of self-defence only arises where the actions of the accused by way of self-defence are directly taken against the person threatening the accused or another’s being or property.'[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defence_(Australia)#cite_note-R_v_Burgess-5][/url]

I have a HUGE issue with the last bit.  How can one justify the use of lethal force in defense of property?  If YOUR life or the life of a loved one is at imminent risk, I get it.

But property? Since the case cited makes no definition of what constitutes 'property', I'd be as theoretically justified in killing the person who steals my car as I would if I killed the one who stole my toaster.  Or a pebble from my garden.  That's an insane standard.

'He who steals my purse steals trash.'  - Someone Famous, I think.

Boru