Justified Quote by Jeff Cooper
“We are fully justified in valuing the life and person of an intended victim more highly than the life of a pernicious assailant. The attacker must be stopped. At once and completely.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Ethics of self-defense, 2005
He argues that protecting a potential victim outweighs the life of a harmful attacker, demanding immediate, total action.
In simple terms: Protect victims over attackers; act decisively.
Prioritize victim safety above all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement decisions
- personal safety planning
- legal policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is lethal force justified?
- How to balance safety and legal rights?
Risk of violating due process or proportionality.