You're very noble, Dan.....
And you made your point so eloquently......
>"I would sincerely hope to survive the event, but I would readily step into harms way for another. I could even forgive a wounding shot fired in error, and I would certainly step in to accept the impact, the knife, the bullet intended for an innocent -- but, should I happen to survive, heaven help the intentional assailant."
Throughout the ages, there have been very brave men to defend hearth and home.
THAT is courageous, noble and something to be respected and honored in ANY society.
Best wishes,
Lindy