If a woman hits a man does the man have a right to strike back?

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Originally Posted by Artanis

IMO, no one has a right to strike back. Whether you're a man or a woman or your attacker is a man or a woman, is irrelevant. If you're hit just once and you're certain you're not going to get hit again, you should not strike back.

Everyone has a right to defend themselves though. If you think there will be more blows delivered it is necessary to fight back.

Originally Posted by mirrille

What silliness is this?

In my world, people have a right to defend themselves.

Sums up my thoughts on this.