I have had this discussion with more than one lefty including with a fellow I have known since we were teenagers. He is very smart, a university professor, and doesn't rant or shout slogans, but he tut tuts and deplores every time he sees on the news that someone has preserved his life or property by fending off or wounding/killing an attacker. He has much sympathy for the poor criminal and contempt for the oppressor victim.
Just curious, are the former Droogs now sporting checkered caps?
Doesn't apply to some of us. If someone attacks me or mine; I'm going to be nuts for a few...