SteveB wrote:
"JohnM" wrote


You're thinking analog in a digital situation. Assault and battery,
regardless of the weapons involved, is what it is. It's a case of yes/no-
was she assaulted and battered? Yes. That's the only line you can draw,
and at that point she has the right to defend herself in any fashion she
chooses. It's the only way it can be, anything else works to the benefit
of the criminals.

John


I believe you just described the liberal American justice system. Made for
criminals and not for victims.

Steve


Yeah, and the courts seem to like their criminals- deprive them of one
and they'll do their best to replace him with you..

John