IL State police: "Before you fight..."

Ilinois State Police ^ | 2004 | n/a

[Martin Tell]

No such luck since I was less than 10 years old at the time. I do, however, salute all those who did serve as well as those who continue to protect us.

I felt after I posted that perhaps I was too flip in my response.

Legitimate self-defense is entirely consistent with being a Christian. This extends to legitimately defending others.

While I recognize the thought and good will that went into your hypotheticals, I cannot accept your underlying premise that the immediate posture/activities of the victim or perpetrators should be a motivating factor in the defense decision.

Being saved is (usually) a lifelong occupation (Philippians 2:12), not a one time event.

The test you suggest reminds me of Hamlet refusing to take his revenge on Cornelius, his father's murder because Cornelius was praying when Hamlet had the opportunity.

[looscnnn]

I believe it. Actually, I remember a report (I think John Stossel did it) that said that a given % (large number) prisoners busted with guns had stolen guns (did not say whether they stole or someone else did).

What I find funny is that they tell you not use a gun because it could be used against you but to use keys, rat tail, nail file, etc. which evidently they won’t use against you.

[looscnnn]

Something I find funny is that antis say not to use a gun because you will just piss the attacker off, but using keys/nail file/rat tail or gouging eyes/kicking groin/etc. will not.

[OldEagle]

"It certainly helped Karen Genovese."

Was that her name?

[The KG9 Kid]

Illinois State Police: "... It may sound disgusting, but putting your fingers into your throat and making yourself vomit usually gets results."

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