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In other words, the right to use potentially deadly force to stop an attack on yourself or those in your presence that would otherwise result in their (or your) serious bodily injury or death? What would be your "rules of engagement", and how would *you* react to such an attack ? What preparations could you make to reduce your risks ?

2006-07-25 17:16:01 · 10 answers · asked by Oldragon 2 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

10 answers

Yes people do have such a right.
It would be unfair to require a person to use force less then deadly when he is in a situation where a REASONABLE MAN would believe that his life is in danger.
Common law handles it pretty well.
For example is the dangerous situation has passed the time for self defense is over. For example if you are getting robbed you can shoot the assailant dead, but if the robber has already gotten your money and turned his back to flee, self defense does not apply.

2006-07-25 17:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 1 0

I believe that people have an individual right to self denfense because no body has the right to attempt bodily injury or death on anyone else.....the rules of engagement would be just to fight with as much force as nessecary to stop the attacker and in the case of someone attacking someone else the someone else would have to be a little kid or something before I'd step in.....to reduce risks you can stay out of situations which would lead to that type of behavior...

2006-07-26 00:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0 0

Yes I do.
I hope that I never have to decide something like this.
I feel as long as I didn't cause the person to try to harm me then I should be able to do whatever is necessary to protect myself and those around me. I know that I should probably have a plan considering how many crazy people there are in this world.
Everyday when I wake up and before I leave the house I ask God to keep this whole world as safe as possible.

2006-07-26 00:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by s. life 2 · 0 0

Of course I believe this as do the majority of the people which is why it is legal to do so. I do not believe in unreasonable force.
The law says you must believe from subjective and objective standpoint that there is a violation of your person (body) and you believed from a subjective and objecte standpoint that the amount of force you used was reasonable to be eligible to use self-defense as a defense in court. This is called perfect self defense.
I do not believe in imperfect self defense, you can blow someone away for punching you in the face, that simply isnt reasonable.
Everyone has the right to protect themselves.....to a point.

2006-07-26 00:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes I do believe that. My rules of engagement would be NO RULES. I am all ways careful to lock my doors watch my surroundings. Try to be with other people when I go out. Common sense is always your best asset.

2006-07-26 00:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0 0

Absolutely!
The "Rules of Engagement" are that anything and everything is permissible until the threat no longer exists.
I am diligent about observing my surroundings ... I minimize placing myself/others in situations which are potentially dangerous. I have thought about what I can do to keep me and mine safe.

2006-07-26 00:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Papucho 2 · 0 0

I believe you know the right answers. I would add that the Jewish people didn't have ready answers in the 1930's and '40's, so they were nearly wiped off the face of the earth. Today they know the answers.

2006-07-26 00:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0 0

May the Force be with you !

2006-07-26 00:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

'Senior citizen' gets it and Second Amendment rights must be protected at all costs. Go Israel!! Never again!!!

2006-07-26 00:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by nenahk 2 · 0 0

i dont know for sure, it depends on where u live. i'd suggest u ask ur local police dept to ask them about it. they can answer it better than i.

2006-07-26 00:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by MPP 1 · 0 0

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