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it was not defense against physical danger
In which case...
how many debates on this site would come to blows? Physical aggression is unnecessary in this case. If you have options, and you choose to infringe upon an individuals right to be free from unnecessary harm, you are in the wrong both legally and morally. What the lunatic did was verbally assault the woman. This was also a criminal (though minor) offense. There were avenues to pursue (including allowing the guy to walk away and shout his obscenities) that didn't involve criminal and violent behavior.
You are accurate in your description of the man's justifications, but the man's actions were wrong, nonetheless.
- mike
June 25, 2009 4:43PM
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well
They were wrong in your opinion, and justified in mine. Yay debate :)
- userk
June 25, 2009 6:21PM
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