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    The last few LTC classes I've noticed more young folks who have a misunderstanding...

    Going over the use of force they think that if someone is in their personal space it's ok or should be okay to use force.

    I ask them what is the legal definition of "personal space"? The say within 2-3 feet. I say no, what is the law's legal definition of personal space? Of course they say they don't know...I explain to them there is nothing about "personal space" in the penal code. Legally "personal space" doesn't exist....

    Someone can be toe to toe...nose to nose to you and you cannot touch them over words alone.......

    Where are they getting this "personal space" crap?
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    Charlie

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    The last few LTC classes I've noticed more young folks who have a misunderstanding...

    Going over the use of force they think that if someone is in their personal space it's ok or should be okay to use force.

    I ask them what is the legal definition of "personal space"? The say within 2-3 feet. I say no, what is the law's legal definition of personal space? Of course they say they don't know...I explain to them there is nothing about "personal space" in the penal code. Legally "personal space" doesn't exist....

    Someone can be toe to toe...nose to nose to you and you cannot touch them over words alone.......

    Where are they getting this "personal space" crap?
    From other "young folks". It's a hold-over from middle school and high school school yard training! It's a lack of "maturity" with many of them. When I worked in a public school it was part of the norm. Some just don't grow out of it.
     

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    The magical, mystical personal space that they have a right to and no one can enter.........

    A couple of them have argued with me that there is a legal personal space no one can enter.....

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this law concerning one's "personal space"?
     

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    The magical, mystical personal space that they have a right to and no one can enter.........

    A couple of them have argued with me that there is a legal personal space no one can enter.....

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this law concerning one's "personal space"?
    I'd also like to see something "legal", but I don't think it exists.
     

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    I say no, what is the law's legal definition of personal space? Of course they say they don't know...
    Thread.

    It sounds to me these people should explore self control, find their zen, and read the law before deciding for their own when to shoot someone.
     
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    The magical, mystical personal space that they have a right to and no one can enter.........

    A couple of them have argued with me that there is a legal personal space no one can enter.....

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this law concerning one's "personal space"?

    Philosophically, they must only provide the correct answer on the test. In your shoes, I would stick to the syllabus/required knowledge items and beyond that refer them to a defense attorney.
     

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    There is no personal space law unless an assault, harassment or unwelcome touching is committed. The left, like the socialist democrats, has used the "personal space" term as if it's some crime, which has become more of a mantra and has spread to many leftest areas of society.
     

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    There is no personal space law unless an assault, harassment or unwelcome touching is committed. The left, like the socialist democrats, has used the "personal space" term as if it's some crime, which has become more of a mantra and has spread to many leftest areas of society.

    “The right not to be offended” is another good one that the left likes to invoke.


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