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But does he have a moral/ehtical duty to do so? I postulate that the responsible armed citizen does. Vote and discuss.
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There's no question that we all have a duty to retreat in the eyes of those who would make moral judgements about every type of conduct. Their views are even reflected in laws when they control legislatures.
I'm not sure I'd abandon my home or property in the name of some one elses' moral/ethical judgement.
Is the life of a criminal worth more than than my personal possesions I'd worked hard to purchase? Maybe, but is that life worth more than my liberties that have been paid for with the blood of Americans?
That's not to diminish the sound wisdom of a tactical and de-escalating retreat.
I'll be requred to make my own judgements when and if the time comes. And that, of course, takes into strong consideration whether deadly force would be authorized under the law.
Hope this isn't going to be a "pass judgement on others" thread.