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As anyone who’s studied even a little bit of history knows, one of the first things they do when they want to control you is to strip you of your right to self-defense.

RITTENHOUSE, PENNY … KNAPTON

After the second time his detached garage was broken into, Dayton Knapton bought a surveillance system and a handgun.

What this should tell anyone with any sense is that not only was Knapton tired of dealing with break-ins, he was also aware of the odds. This might just be conjecture, but it’s safe to assume he suspected that a baseball bat or some other non-lethal means might not be enough. He likely also suspected that a confrontation with these repeat offenders might be fatal for him otherwise.

We don’t know why he suspected that, but we might find out when his manslaughter trial kicks off.

Knapton, 24, was charged with manslaughter and a host of other felony gun charges. Late one night in July, his surveillance system tripped. Someone had broken into his........

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