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With the Biblical influence there was a bit of divine vs arcane in the Moses story. With Moses calling on Gods power and the sorcerers using a different power. I think generally though the divide (particularly in medieval lore) was sorcery was of the devil and priests called upon Gods aid...

Goblin-specific plagues is not really on the table unless we are talking basically science fiction. Having done lots of genetic engineering and molecular biology in my time with many different types of vectors, this while possible is venturing into the science fiction arena. If goblins are...

I figured i should try and answer and not just leave vague quotes. I read the first book thinking it was a vampire novel. It is actually a harlequin romance novel with vampires. all i really got from that book is that they sparkle in sunlight and do not burn. Frankly the book is not really...

That way leads to madness :eek:

Don't really feel like finishing this strategic summary so the internet is a nice sanctuary.

I don't disagree with much of what you said. This though for me depends on what you mean by serious crime. If they are committing a crime that can directly harm or threaten the life and safety of an individual then I agree with you. But.. For instance, if you think someone is stealing...

He cant chase them because of the loot. You cannot use lethal force to protect items in that way. According to every state, that would almost definitely get you thrown in jail. He could use nonlethal force (pointing a gun at them even as a bargaining tool is considered using lethal force) and...

First Texas works much differently than other states particular in self-defense laws. I am surprised Castle Law worked in this case but I could see how it could. If the crooks left the house and he shot them while they go down the street, he would really have to prove imminent danger which...

I didnt answer the original questions: What would I do...die horribly while trying to blow up his head with my fear- induced delusion of mind powers...or.. I would run.

Self-defense though does have pretty strong regulations and has been tried and tested quite often. The grandma is not really a 'bad guy' by intent necessarily but she did break the law and used deadly force when the law explicitly states you definitely cannot. This is something that has been...

That last sentence while I know it is true has the potential to scare me the most.

As I said, I am no legal expert and there is always a difference between the 'real' law and the 'practice' of law (and i could be way wrong about this as well). It does bring up what I always think is an interesting aspect of these 'what would you do scenarios.' The aftermath. The law is often...

MHO below based on limited internet based understanding of the laws. I understand your counter and I agree that it has merits contra to them prosecuting here. But it seems that once she chased him into the alley, i think they would almost have to try and prosecute. It seems to be a very clear...

I wonder why she was not charged with aggravated battery. She shot him when he turned and ran (that is no longer self-defense but a case could be made that it was the speed of the situation). Once she chased him into an alley she is now the aggressor and she cannot claim self-defense. She...

Elementals was a bit this way. They all got their powers from being killed by a classical element. An evil group tried to create supers by killing a bunch of people and some gained powers (a very few) most of these people just died horribly.