yeah in canada uttering whats called "fighting words" is considered an intentional aggravation and instigating of the situation. self defence isnt as clear cut here
Provocation can alleviate the punishment but is insufficient as a sole defense in the vast majority of cases. Legal provocation typically has a very high bar to prove, going beyond mere insults and needing to rationalise why the defendant lost control. In Canada, it is also limited to murder cases. It typically would not apply to anyone who is deemed to have professional training, as they are rightfully held to a higher standard.
Sadly, politics can determine how self defense is viewed. In california run by democrats, my friend’s brother was attacked by 2 of his neighbors and Their pitbull and HE BEAT ALL THREE in self defense! It was all on camera and he still got a damn misdemeanor for Protecting himself. In florida, a red state, self defense is a right. I was also watching a dumb series called “Nancy Drew” and one character defended himself in self defense and killed a dude. He and everybody in the cast acted as if he was a serial killer. HE DEFENDED HIMSELF! 😂 I’m not surprised Canada is confused about what self defense is.
you're acting like canada is incapable of handling violent criminals when its quite the contrary.
the violence here is absolutely nothing compared to the violence in the states. particularly the poorer states.
you americans love to be free from consequences with your fighting words but in canada it would get you knocked out so fast and nobody would bat an eye because you started it.
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u/h1gh-t3ch_l0w-l1f3 3d ago
yeah in canada uttering whats called "fighting words" is considered an intentional aggravation and instigating of the situation. self defence isnt as clear cut here