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Old Mar 3, 2007, 9:01 pm
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Originally Posted by caj11
...I also think that dhuey is actually with most of us here - he does not believe anyone is guilty of murder or manslaughter or anything - he just doesn't believe the retired marine should have done what he did....
Yes, you understand my opinion. I'm very reluctant to question the violent reaction of anyone being mugged (although Bernard Goetz presented an extreme case that I do question). My point is simply about what your best move for survival is.

I concede that every situation is different, and you need to judge your best move carefully. Still, if survival is your goal, I think you should have a very heavy predisposition to hand over your wallet to someone who demands it, assuming they have a gun/knife pointed in your direction.

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