Quote Originally Posted by Mad Lews View Post
A point of agreement seems to be that most here would allow you to use force to defend your life or that of others. It’s heartening to see some agreement in such a diverse gathering.
It is heartening. Perhaps not surprising, though. I find it hard to think that anyone would advocate sacrificing your own life just to keep from hurting or killing an armed attacker.

What frightens me are those who want you to submit to an armed attacker, in order to "keep him from killing you." In my mind, if you are confronted by an armed attacker it's a coin toss as to whether he will kill you, regardless of any actions you do or don't take. Certainly, the opportunity to do something may not occur, but if it does you should be prepared to take it. And when you take it, be prepared to kill. An armed attacker must never be considered out of action unless he's either unconscious or dead.