How Far Are You Able To Protect Yourself From Harm

How far is too far when it comes to self-defense? To what extent are you able to protect yourself from harm? There are many controversies surrounding the issues of self-defense. Many people feel they should be able to protect themselves to the extent that they need, but is that too much? Individuals should have the right to protect themselves just enough to ensure their safety. Some people also believe that in self-defense, you should be able to kill your attacker without legal consequences such as jail time or fines. I believe people should be able to protect themselves to be able to safely escape the situation without causing further harm to themselves, even if it involves potential death. Who decides if the situation is serious enough to justify killing another? People often argue what “appropriate action” is, based on the degree of assault or potential assault. The only people who can truly say what happened are the people involved, in all cases, that is the victim of the crime. Self-defense laws are important because people need to know how far you are …show more content…
People often argue what “appropriate action” is. The only people who can truly say what happened are the people involved, in all cases, that is the victim of the crime. Self-defense laws are important because people need to know how far you are legally permitted to go to protect yourself in harmful situations. The idea that “a person who has to make an instant life-or-death decision should not be held to the same standard as a judge or jury, who have limitless time to consider the facts” is to be looked at as an explanation of actions used, not as a justification for killing. Cases regarding self-defense should be carefully reviewed. Victims will start allowing attacks to happen if there is no justice or defense for their