The unforgivable curse argument
colwilrin
colwilrin at yahoo.com
Thu Jul 26 03:51:46 UTC 2007
No: HPFGUIDX 172904
I admittedly have not read the new 700+ postings to the list, but
picked up this point in the many that I did read. Many are upset
that Harry used the Crucio curse. I am not, for one specific
reason. In the US (where I am from...and have spent the last 48
hours taking the lawyer's bar admittance examination), the use of
deadly force is allowed, and justified when one is in a position of
fear of imminent death to oneself or another.
When Harry used the Crucio curse, he was in a battle situation.
Voldemort and the DE's were intent on killing both Harry and those
who supported Harry. In any US court, Harry's actions would be
justified under Self-Defense.
I am not sure of how other countries view self defense, but I presume
that most would have some sort of self-defense provisions.
I was actually a bit happy when Harry finally got serious and fought
fire with fire. I never wanted him to AK anyone...but he used the
force necessary to protect himself...and I was thrilled by it. Just
as I was thrilled when Molly asserted herself enough to dispatch
Bellatrix. Way to go girl!
Colwilrin
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