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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not second guessing how these women reacted to be robbed at machete blade and one being dragged away. No one can say how they would react in that situation. I would like to think I would fight my hardest to avoid being dragged off or to stop a man from dragging my friend off. I'm going to have a talk with my hiking buddy and find out if she's willing to risk her life to save mine. I'd like to believe I would risk mine to save her.[/quote]

When this thread first appeared, those of who said pretty much the same thing-fight back, do not let yourself get taken off that path--had our posts removed. Evidently, you can't even tell women to fight back now. I have no doubt in my mind that that man would never have gotten me off that trail if it were me. Of course, not blaming the victim, at all, but my husband and I have taught our teenage daughter how to defend herself and I know she would. With what the city is coming to, we have no choice.[/quote]

The guy had a MACHETE, good luck with that.

And, yes, you are victim-blaming. [/quote]

Bring a gun to your next knife fight. We will not get protection from politicians or the police. It’s DIY.[/quote]

What happens if this happens in real life where you are attacked and you kill someone? Do you get put on trial? I would worry about this.[/quote]

Most likely not. I think a prosecutor would fear public backlash for a straightforward case of self defense like this would’ve been. [/quote]

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