Clayton E. Cramer
2009-09-21 09:21:25
The author’s sheepish tentativeness in approaching this subject seems part of the problem. He is correct in defending basic common sense, but seems bit embarrassed to step forward and stand up for what is right.
No, I’m pointing out that there are consequences to both situations. A duty to retreat before using deadly force in public means that some drunken, stupid bullies will live long enough to perhaps mature into responsible adults–although at the cost of humiliating their victims. A small amount of humiliation is a small price to pay for letting some idiots grow up. But there’s a social cost when the bullies are no longer afraid, even slightly.
