In a message dated 2/11/01 6:35:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, l.leung@JUNO.COM writes: << a weapon is only a deterent when you are far enough away so that your attacker can't reach it. >> That's why I sell swords and teach people how to use them as well. I normally have at least one in either of my vehicles. Not exactly within arms reach, so it would not have done any good. But I keep 3 knives on my person at all times, and 2 of them I have practiced enough and am good enough that I can pull out and have the blade shown and in use with the speed of a switchblade. It's easy to say what one would have done in a situation like Chris had. For me, it would depend on what kind of day I had. If I had a bad day, my first reaction would be to take a finger or two. Although I am passive by nature, I have a tolerance level. That kind of situation would have passed it. --Paul-- |
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