Is it possible he'd be content with killing just me and leaving my wife and kids alone? Does he definitely want to kill me or does he intend to merely wound or maim me?
If I were to grab his knees could my family escape while he is busy stabbing me? Should I call 999 or try and phone for a taxi?
Why is this street so deserted? We need to have a paint and weed day and make this a happier healthier area where behaviour of this sort would not be tolerated.
If I raise my gun and he turns around and runs away, will I be blamed if he falls over and injures himself? Will I, or the taxpayer have to foot the legal and medical bill for any injuries he may sustain?
If I shoot him and lose the court case, would this give him the opportunity to sue me, costing me my job, pension, credibility and loss of my family home?
Am I being culturally sensitive enough and will I be offending his family, ethnic background, racial or religious group if I wound or kill him? Will I have to defend myself against accusations of racism if I shoot him?
Australian Police officer's answer:
BANG!
American Police officer's answer:
BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG,
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BANG, BANG, BANG.
Russian Police officer's answer: