re: #214 iossarian

I don’t want to get into the nitty-gritty details but yes, I think you should try to run away. I think the process should go:

- Is my life in danger? Yes/No
- If yes, can I get out of danger by retreating/running away? Yes/No
- If No, I can defend myself.

I think that’s a perfectly reasonable sequence which will tend to minimize harm to everyone involved. The only problem I can see with the second stage is with people who think it’s “unmanly” or some other bullshit.

Only stupid people stand and fight when they can retreat without penalty.

What you are describing is the standard previously in place. Deadly force as a last resort - contingent on a “reasonable” attempt to retreat.

There is room for error in that assessment of “reasonable,” as Rogue likes to point out. However, I’d say that there is much greater room for error w/r/t assessing a “reasonable” claim of self-defense.