Thread: Assault
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Old 29-06-2007, 21:56   #54
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Re: Assault

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Originally Posted by bullseyebarb View Post
And this is the problem. I think Cyfr did the right thing in trying to get away from the scene. In his case, it was successful. But if it doesn't work, (and there are several assailants), what options do you have? You should be able to fight back with superior force. And this notion of not pursuing prosecution for fear of retaliation is insane and just invites more violence.
But if you are the one facing the reality of retaliation it isnt insane at all surely. It is abhorrent but you cant condemn someone who is too scared to come forward or to sacred to testify- after all what support would they receive.
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