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problem. Okay. Does anybody have a problem with that
element, that there is an element in every case that it
has to be against the expressed or implied permission to
be touched? Does everybody understand that precept of
law? Ms. X, Ms. X?
 
MS. X:
Agree.
MS. X:
Sure.
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Can you envision
cases where conduct may be invited?
 
MS. X:
It depends on what the
situation is.
 
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Okay, you have to
hear more about it to make that determination, correct?
 
MS. X:
Yes.
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Do you think that
every citizen has a right to defend themselves?
 
MS. X:
Yes.
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Do you feel
strongly about that?
 
MS. X:
It depends on what the
circumstances are.
 
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
If a person has
reason to feel threatened do they have a right to defend
themselves?
 
MS. X:
It depends on the situation.

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