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When Bernhard Goetz gunned down three thugs who attempted to rob him, the liberally-oriented media and its constituency reacted as usual, expressing sentiments of moral outrage, deep compassion for the "youths" who were assaulted by Mr. Goetz, and revulsion at the violence that had been pe...

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Published in:Southern economic journal 1986, Vol.52 (3), p.889
Main Author: Orsagh, Thomas
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Firearm laws & regulations
Firearms
Morality
Political power
Public policy
Self defense
Violence
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Summary:When Bernhard Goetz gunned down three thugs who attempted to rob him, the liberally-oriented media and its constituency reacted as usual, expressing sentiments of moral outrage, deep compassion for the "youths" who were assaulted by Mr. Goetz, and revulsion at the violence that had been perpetrated in the name of self defense. And, of course, there was the usual pontifical call for more and tougher gun laws.
ISSN:0038-4038
2325-8012