California Girl
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Self defense is the same as innocent. It means you are not guilty. See how that works?
Actually, in my mind (and this is my opinion so don't get worked up about it) "innocent" and "not guilty" are two different things. "Innocent" implies no wrong doing. "Not guilty" on the other hand means you didn't commit a crime.
Someone can be "not guilty" of a crime but not be "innocent" of being responsible for the events that took place.
A subtle distinction I know - go ahead and shoot me.
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Fair point... but 'not guilty' means one is not guilty... therefore, one is, technically, innocent of the charge. One can commit an act but not a crime... killing someone in self defense is not a crime. Even the Catholic Church (and you know how anal the Catholic Church is about preserving life) accepts that one can kill another person and not be guilty of a crime in God's eyes. If it's good enough for God, it's good enough for me.