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Old November 20th 11, 01:36 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport.london,uk.local.london
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Default B**y Borris Bikes and other Cyclists in London

On 20/11/2011 13:37, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
On Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:27:45 -0000, wrote:

You should also ensure that your insurance covers you for assault
causing actual bodily harm. If it doesn't then it's probably best not
to try this as it could be very expensive indeed.

Most people would know that (as a matter of public policy) you cannot
insure against a criminal act carried out intentionally.


That was very much the point I was making. It is the moral equivalent
of using a baseball bat on shoplifters. It might be superficially
satisfying but it is disproportionate and illegal.


What would be "proportionate"?

Other than letting them continue to get away with it.