Morgan C Jonas pinned ยซAfter being forced into a street confrontation I did not want or ask for, I am now calling for the legalisation of pepper spray. Sign the petition here: https://www.rebelnews.com/violent_attack_sparks_call_to_legalise_pepper_spray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mโฆยป
The problem, however, is that not all people are equally capable of defending themselves against violent threats.
Victoria Police must acknowledge this disparity and take political measures to ensure that Victorians are better equipped to protect themselves in their absence.
Australia definitely is in desperate need of an Elon Musk style Department of Government Efficiency.
As it stands at the moment, our politicians boast about spending our money (often they spend it badly) - we need a new breed of politicians who boast about NOT spending our money.
There is so much waste in the public service, this is unacceptable and must end asap!
This morning, I attended the Moorabbin Magistrates Court in relation to a violent incident earlier this year where I acted in self-defence.
To my disappointment, the case resulted in a diversion. I was informed by the court the offender may be requested to make a charitable donation, participate in a program, or issue an apology.
In my opinion, violent offending is a very serious matter that does not warrant leniency, regardless of whether it is a first time offence.
I consider myself lucky I was able to fend off the threat, however, this incident highlighted to me the critical nature of self-defence laws, as defined by the Crimes Act. While it is true that all Australians are equal before the law, it is also true that not all Australians are equal in their capacity to defend themselves in situations of threat. This inequity underscores the glaringly obvious need to bring about a public conversation pertaining to the merits of enhanced self-defence capabilities.
After the case tomorrow, I'll jump on Rebel News with Avi to discuss the outcome and what I believe is necessary for the protection and safety of Australians, especially vulnerable Australians.
The "Man in the Arena" speech was delivered by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, on April 23, 1910, at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. Here's the full text:
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."