Well yeah, the law is more clear in those states. Especially for the whole 'defending property with deadly force' allowances. That obviously extends to family.
I guess I was summing up for all sorts of areas and situations. For instance here you have to prove you are in mortal danger to get away with it I believe. Even on your own property. This case would be interesting (for lack of a better term). You would have to do something to defend, you couldn't just say, 'please stop raping my daughter'. But how much would be considered acceptable?
I can see why the rule is that way for robberies. But I've always had a problem with this rule when the attacker is armed or has already done harm to you or your family.
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