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First of all, gender should not matter at all when it comes to physically harming someone. Obviously, it does in our society, but it shouldn't. Women are not born to weak, it is the roles we as a society put a woman in, that will make her weak. Regardless, an elderly man is weak, but if he's hitting me would you still consider it wrong to fight back?
That question goes mostly to those who are defending this, by saying they should always have a right to fight back.
As far as my opinions on the actual topic go, it's a ridiculous notion. Period. Most of you should know damn well that the number of instances of this being used to defend a cold-blooded murderer will far outweigh the number of those who were actually defending themselves.
I do understand the kill or be killed scenario, but the truth is, it doesn't occur as often as you're making out. Most of the time, if getting away is not an option, defending yourself without trying to kill someone will be plenty.
I also find it appauling, that we live in a world where instead of trying to find ways to reduce the occurences this kind of violence, we go off and applaud a bill allowing murder in self-defense.
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