[TW]Fox;23591313 said:
Whats the relevence of that unless you think laws should be created on the basis of kneejerk emotional reactions?
I think you'll find the law DOES make account for people's natural reactions when faced by a crime and any sensible judge will take it into account if it gets to court.
If it were the case that no amount of natural reaction was considered in law then the term self defense would exist at all, because even by defending yourself you would be committing common assault.
Another example, David Beckham got off a speeding charge because he said he thought he was being chased and he feared for his life.
The question is where that line is drawn, but to imply the law doesn't take account of "kneejerk emotional reactions" at all is plain false.