Physical Violence

[grahamw48]

Perhaps attack is being confused with (reasonable and proportionate) defence here ?

[gWaPito]

If a little waif is trying to take your eyes out with a screwdriver what wld you do? I'm afraid that's when most folks survival instincts kick in and to hell with the consequences

[Ako Si Jamie]

Perhaps attack is being confused with (reasonable and proportionate) defence here ?

I'm not saying that lashing out after being doused with boiling hot water is the correct thing to do, but it is understandable as it's a knee-jerk reaction to a barbaric act.