Self defense? Only on the battlefield? Only to achieve a ‘noble’ end?

  • VaultBoyNewVegas
    10•2 years ago

    Nope. That’s the logic cops use when shooting people in the back or kicking a guy in the head who’s lying on the ground.

      • @sudoshakes@reddthat.com
        7•2 years ago

        Spot the American.

        Somehow the civilizations of every other western country don’t have this mentality, and magically their police kill less people.

        Weird how having a mindset of being under constant threat and that the populace is the enemy result in reactions of lethal force more often.

    • MxM111
      4•2 years ago

      But that’s all you have in the moment. There is nothing else.

    • @PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works
      4•2 years ago

      You’re not required to risk your life for someone that’s victimizing you. You didn’t create the situation and your responsibility is to defend yourself and your loved ones.

      • VaultBoyNewVegas
        1•2 years ago

        Sure I’ll keep a knife on me and shank every cunt that walks near me as they might be a threat

        Sounds totally fucking sane. No wonder this planets fucked when there’s people looking for an excuse to put someone six feet under.

        • @PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works
          2•2 years ago

          You should chill a bit and not make wild assumptions.

          Can you respond to me directly with what you find wrong with the idea, or present an actual situation you think I’d be okay with?

          I’m talking about clear and obvious aggression. If someone pulls a knife, you’re allowed to defend yourself. You don’t have to wait to get stabbed.

          And I would recommend a firearm for defense, but that’s on you. I carry a knife so I can kill myself if I feel like it.