I take it you didn't click the link of GZ's examiner, a professional who stated under oath that GZ did not sustain significant injuries. Here it is again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sP_2OcpNQBo
Lenny, curious how you would have felt if GZ (shooter) had been female? Or say some one in late 60's?
Point is I think your looking at this through your abilities. What if you were attacked by someone physically ,superoir?
you are absolutely correct, each individual will see the threat in a different manner and should respond accordingly. An older weaker person will not have the edge of confidence and refrain from an altercation and rightfully so. Honestly I am not all that capable. I am 48 yrs old, 6'-1' 190 lbs. I made a decision years ago that I was not going to take crap any longer in my life. I will not be intimidated by a bully of forceful person. Our society has been crumbling and the responsible male has become striped of his masculinity for political correctness. I have said over and over in many thread that I stand for principle and will not waiver. If I am fearful of the odds against me I will run if I were alone (I'm not stupid) but some people need to learn a lesson and if I believe I can teach that lesson, school will be in session. When a person who initiates aggression towards another person and is meet with force, they will think twice next time they are confronted. If a person avoids conflict at all costs they do no one any favors. The type of person I would avoid strongly is an irate rampaging individual who has lost his cool, the odds of tragedy are great and not worth the risk, I'd high tail it outta there.
Point is you are right in all aspects, if I were meet with someone physically superior and I was not with my family, I'd keep my mouth shut and avoid the beating, keep my tail between my legs and sulk. If someone is following me and I have a threat of fear, pissed or whatever, I will confront the individual and ask what the problem is. If they start reaching in the pocket with no words they will eat elbows, knees before I see their hands come out of their pockets. If I see a weapon I will run. We will never know if TM threw the first punch. GZ said when he saw TM he frantically looked for his phone and I wonder what TM thought, here is a guy following me, I ask him what his problem and now he is reaching in his pockets. If that is indeed what happened I'd make darn sure GZ was not able to harm me.
GZ (5'-8", almost 200 lbs) is a 28 yr old male in the prime of his life who out weighted the 5'-11" 158 lb TM
If removing yourself from the situation, communication, and 911 are unavailable (because of time or just not working in the situation) then where we differ is in the "than whatever come next". In your case you would fight with somebody and accept the risk that you could get seriously injured or worse because you have no idea the other persons capabilities.
If the other options don't work then I would choose to defend my life with the use of deadly force same as GZ was forced to do when somebody was assaulting him.
You are right, I would fight them because there is no threat of great harm or death. So you would shoot them because you have no idea the other persons capabilities? You have never established great harm of fear for your life. You cannot just shoot a person because they showed up. You cannot shoot them because they are following you. You cannot shoot them because you are afraid of them.
EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH ME ON THESE ISSUES, ARE YOU EVEN CLICKING THE LINKS I PROVIDE. PLEASE DO AS IT PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO THE THINKING OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS.
