Danish Political Party, DF, wants bullet resistant vests prohibited.

The Danish political party, Dansk Folkeparti, which literally means "Danish Folksparty", has proposed a law change to the parlament. Along with Venstre and Socialdemokraterne, which of Venstre is the sitting government, the proposal is expected to succeed.
Why? You ask.
Here's there opinion: "Bullies and immigrantgangs can take part in bandwars with less risk, when they wear bulletproof vests, and I do not see any reason to help them with that" says vicechair for DF, Peter Skaarup.
Firearms in Denmark as well in most of Europe are illegal. Private can not posses firearms, for any purpose. Guns are only permitted if you a professional hunter, or National Guard. Until now, the system has worked fine. Violence has been low, and we, as Danes, have not felt the need to carry. But in the past few months, gang crimes and shootouts have risen dramatically. I am still against permitting firearms to private persons, in Denmark. I can see the logic in the US, where I would approve of carrying. But societies are different, and we do not possess a law like the second amendment. We have had no war of independence, and therefore no real reason to protect and fight. Yes, peasants did once have guns, but for the sole purpose of hunting.
I can not understand that political parties have thought the thought to prohibit the ability to protect yourself, without harming others. The police wear vests. Should that be illegal to? I can not see the logic in not permitting a person to protect themselves against bullets, to no others harm. Is that a victimless crime? I would say so. It is taking the freedom to defend and protect. And I think we all realize that no matter how illegal it is, the gangs are still going to use them. So I might ask: Are the politicians really that stupid that they prohibit vests in general, when they know only the law abiding citizen will follow?

Towards Freedom,

Jonathan

First Non-US Board Member of the Objectivist Party

I, Jonathan Jakobsen, was on the 4th of August appointed by Dr. Tom Stevens to be one of the board members. I feel great pride in being the first European on the board, and I also feel that since Objectivism isn't only a US based philosophy, progress can reach out to all over the world. We all know that there are Objectivists in every country. Some of these know it, some do not. But that is why we are here. To spread the message. To tell people to use reason to base choices and opinions on.
I have never met anyone who has been an Objectivist in Europe, besides my father. Under the wing of Dr. Stevens, we will, as a party, further the great ideas of Ms. Rand throughout the world.
One private bank in Denmark has already taken a step in the right direction. The Danish bank, Saxo Bank, published 10,000 copies of "Atlas Shrugged" in 2003. The bank, which might be more known for it's ProTour cycling team, then sent most of these copies to politicians, political activists, mayors, businessmen, and other leaders in Danish society.

I am very proud to be trusted and suited for the mission of furthering Objectivism throughout Europe.

Dr. Tom Stevens blog post about the first Non-US Board Member

Towards Freedom,

Jonathan