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View Poll Results: What will you risk in defense of a stranger? | |||
I am unwilling to place myself at risk in the defense of a stranger (dial 911 only) | 27 | 45.76% | |
I am willing to place my finances at risk (possible being sued) | 2 | 3.39% | |
I am willing to risk my freedom (possibly facing prison) | 0 | 0% | |
I am willing to risk my life but not the safety of bystanders. (no chance of gunfight) | 13 | 22.03% | |
I am willing to risk my life and increase risk for bystanders. (will risk a gunfight) | 17 | 28.81% | |
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August 19, 2010, 07:57 PM | #51 |
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I would step in with whatever it took, at whatever risk to myself, when I am satisfied that it is what I have to do. It is, in my mind, a human duty.
OTOH, my daughter is vaguely nuts. At one point, she had a meltdown, and went running away from me into town after school. I tried to get her into the car, I was dragging her forcibly across the parking lot of a church. A person interceded on her behalf. she hollered rape. I had to throw my wallet at him, told him to call my wife, and shut the hell up. I know as well as anyone that things aren't always what they seem. |
August 19, 2010, 08:39 PM | #52 |
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If you were African-American (note to all, this is based on empirical scientific research and not race baiting), there would be a higher probability that a Caucasian observer might misperceive your wallet as a gun and take it from there.
This research is based on the follow up of the Diallo case and is very solid. Talk about race in a bad way at your peril. Interesting nuance to think about.
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August 19, 2010, 09:34 PM | #53 | |
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It stinks that it's that way. It really does, but the guy gave the appearance of intending harm to bystanders, and I hate to think of what might have happened if his prank was misinterpreted.
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Yet that human duty could have cost you YOUR life if the guy chose not to beleive your wallet. WildafterallitshisdutytoorightAlaska ™©2002-2010 |
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August 20, 2010, 08:58 AM | #56 |
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IMHO, a lot of mistakes (most?) can be avoided by learning to control your own fear … so you can accept the things you observe for what they actually are, instead of acting on what you’re afraid they might be.
I concede that it is almost always easier said than done, and that over-confidence is just as bad as cowardice from the standpoint of achieving the desired result. If you’re acting out of emotionalism (to advance, retreat, or stand ground); you’ve already lost the first part of the battle imo, and fallen into an extremely high-risk category. Don’t let emotions get in the way of thinking, is mostly what I’m trying to say.
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