Cameron is on record saying in February that intruders “leave their human rights outside”. On the surface, this looks like 'tough talk' but to me what he seems to be saying is that a home owner has a licence to be judge, jury and executioner on anyone who comes on their property without permission. Does this include the postman who foolishly thinks that, because the door was open, it's okay to leave a parcel on the kitchen table? Or the girl breaking in, due to being chased by an attacker, looking for nearby refuge?
A charged murder suspect still has rights - a right to defend himself in court, a right to trial by jury, etc. Why are these rights left at the door if you're a thief stealing a DVD player? A home owner has a right to use 'reasonable force'. This right protects him, but it also protects the postman and the vulnerable girl. This is a good thing.
This is not about a specific Tory policy outlined in their manifesto, but it exposes their attitude. The Tories are about the protection of the individual. That could be a good thing if it wasn't so often at the expense of other individuals.
You only have to read this Johann Hari article to see this attitude in action.
I cannot vote for a party that thinks and acts in such ways.
I cannot vote Tory.
