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23553 t1_ivh1k63 wrote

Certainly not when walking away is an option

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RandomLogicThough t1_ivhgdb5 wrote

You only know it wasn't an option when someone grabs you from behind. Turning your back on some aggressive person can't be...very bad. If someone comes at you aggressively and threatens you...believe them.

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ladyorthetiger0 t1_ivh3wbd wrote

I think it's only justified if you're trapped/cornered or somehow prevented from leaving the situation.

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ilovearthistory t1_ivh4taq wrote

not in this one i’ll tell you that much. you can be prosecuted for assault if you pepper spray someone who i suggest saving it till you’re actually at risk of bodily harm

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IcyWillow1193 t1_ivh66z6 wrote

Don't walk while looking at your phone.

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Deanocracy t1_ivhknla wrote

It was such an unimportant part of the story that im surprised it was included by OP..

Yet here you are…

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celj1234 t1_ivh9z1k wrote

I don’t see how pepper spray would have helped here

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703unknown t1_ivh41rq wrote

It's a grey line between harsh words and physical assault

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