In recent days, two clerks at two different stores have attacked would-be robbers.
I wouldn't use the word "attacked" to describe self-defense and I'm not in complete agreement with this - "But Louisville Metro police public information officer Dwight Mitchell said both clerks were lucky that they didn’t get themselves hurt. He said employees should comply with robbers’ demands, be good witnesses and not take aim at robbers."
Every situation is different and you shouldn't take foolish risks but if you have an advantage, there is no reason to encourage robbers by being a "good" victim.
Posted by marybeth at April 22, 2007 12:46 PM News