[Polynikes]

I agree the laws are absurd and a person cannot lawfully defend themselves in those circumstances. If it comes down to living and surviving or breaking the law I will opt for living and surviving. No sane person would allow themselves to be killed because some bureaucrat says you have to die because the law says so. Sort of a judged by 12 rather than carried by 6 situation.

[Blue Jays]

Concur that protecting oneself from death or grievous injury far outweighs the feelings of a bureaucrat. One must use judgement in determining how to protect oneself.