Kill or be killed. In the jungle it’s ironclad law; in human society it’s anything but. Yes, we condone killing in certain extreme cases—during war, as punishment for the most heinous crimes and, sometimes, in self defense. Even then, however, it comes wrapped in layers of practical and moral ambiguity. It’s no surprise, then, that the Trayvon Martin case continues to make … [Read more...] about We ask Where Hawaii Draws the Line Between Homicide and Self Defense
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Hawaii Residents Sort Of Buy Lots More Guns While Ed Case Stands Alone
GUNS AND ALOHA The headlines from Apr. 17 were pretty scary: “Firearm registrations break records in Hawaii,” reported the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, while Maui Now said that “Hawaii Firearm Permits at Record High in 2011.” All the stories, from television, newsprint and the web, used the same word to highlight a new report from the state Attorney General’s office: “record.” … [Read more...] about Hawaii Residents Sort Of Buy Lots More Guns While Ed Case Stands Alone