Quote:All I'm saying is that there's a double standard at work when a woman can act like a man (throw a punch) and be exempt from the normal repercussions of such behavior (getting punched in return) for no other reason than her gender. I wouldn't hit her, but I can sympathize with someone who would, especially with all the White Knighting going on in this thread. 

I completely get that. I do, but what you are legally allowed to do, and what should be done regarding the situation are, in my opinion, very different for the many reasons posted. There's a warped sense of reality to link a man being hit by a woman is on par with equal rights. To each their own on their line of thinking, but it's physically crazy to punch a woman. When heated, your not controlling the strength of a punch when I believe the vast majority of the time walking away, restraining, getting other people around to help, etc are all better options. Let the law work in your favor, you'll come out on top much better. IMO, of course.

 

And to clarify, defending for your life, or retaliating simply after a women hits you are two different things. Complete opposite ends of the spectrum.

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