On Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:55:09 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

A few
slaps or punches are not usually enough to justify deadly force. Of
course, the situation is different if you are old or infirm and assailed
with fists by a much younger opponent.

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And therein lies the issue that "stand your ground" addresses. Without
SOG the burden of proof is on you if you're assaulted and respond with
deadly force. You will probably face lengthy and costly court
proceedings, and even if you win in court, may become liable in civil
proceedings. All that because some hoodlum assaulted you, a family
member, or tried to commit a felony in your presence. If someone
attacks, or threatens to attack, a family member in your presence, you
can not normally claim self defense if you shoot them. SOG fixes that.