Although I struggle to find the documentation, I have often heard that many police groups advice people to give into attackers and give them what they want. This of course, is to prevent people from getting killed by some crazy person over their wallet...
Other groups advocate fighting back. Not just for themselves, but so that criminals learn that people in the community are armed or willing to fight back.
Either way, it's really up to the individual. Do you have the heart to fight back? What are you willing to fight for? How far are you willing to go to protect yourself, your property, your loved ones?
I personally think that criminals are more of opportunists than anything. Most stolen cars are the ones left running. Most burglaries happen on houses that are left unlocked.
Studies have shown that criminals are for the most part weak, scared, but vicious people who don't want a fair fight, but rather look for the "Wounded Gazelle" walking the plains alone at night.
Due to this, I think that fighting back has a very important place.
Some things to remember:
1. The "winner" of a fight is the one who escalates the force faster and more viciously.
2. The best defense is warding off attackers. When someone attacks you it's because they believe that you are weaker than them and easily taken advantage of. Look like you are a dangerous animal and predators will go away.
3. Every fight involves a weapon.
This blog was inspired by a local news report I came across:
Look at the list above.
1. The female victim escalated to a higher level of force quicker. Rocks, punching, etc.
2. She was picked because she was a female (Most likely) and thought to be weaker.
3. Rock. Rock to the face is a weapon. Do you think she was carrying a "lucky stone" or do you think she found it in the fray? Just because the person appears to be unarmed now, doesn't mean they will be forever.
See you all at class on Sunday!
