06-06-2016, 01:31 AM
(06-06-2016, 01:02 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: I did answer it. My answer wasn't what you were expecting because I don't have an answer for what lies in the mind of criminals. I also haven't limited the influence of Trump's rhetoric to just his supporters. I'd advise you to read my posts more carefully. I haven't placed the blame on one group of supporters.
With regards to the second part, isn't true that one does not need to wait until they are attacked to defend themselves? Do not err as bfine has and think I am trying to justify attacks on Trump supporters or that this even has anything to do with Trump supporters. I responded to the broad assertion that one's words can never justify assault against them. I absolutely disagree and still do. If one tells me that they are going to harm me and I have reason to believe so, I can be justified in using force to defend myself. This obviously never happened at the Trump rally, but my response to his claim isn't limited to Trump rallies.
That's a slippery slope. If someone is standing in front of you with a knife and they claim they are going to harm you, legally, where is the self-defense if they never actually start to commit an act for you to respond to?
"Reason to believe". Is the belief based on a previous action of the original perpetrator or just in the belief that anyone with a knife and a claim is dangerous? (the latter being more and more applicable in this day and age)
Kind of silly, but depending on a jury, it almost comes down to what they had for dinner the night before.
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