The right to breed would be fine, if it weren't mostly the criminally inclined that are exercising this right (fear my gross generalisations!). But this line of thought always leads to eugenic horror-stories.
This whole case has prompted a lot of questions. The whole principle of defending your property with lethal force has a slightly disturbing ring to it. I remember, as a child, frequent trespass on farmers lands, and the idea that the farmer might have the right to shoot me for that trespass, does not inspire confidence. Neither, of course, do I think that it is at all sensible to allow this burglar the right to sue. Hopefully the farmer will launch some sort of counter-suit and open the legal system to examination that way. Certainly, I'd much rather see a debate on the issues that this case raises, than a lot of reactionary press headlines and quotes from Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells (MP).
Hmmm... I came along to make a flippant comment about this, and have actually ended up thinking about it. Hey ho.