Edited sentence: " If he shows a weapon or otherwise convinces you of the seriousness of the threat, what will you do." The Quakers of the 19th century had this attitude.But then he confronts you and says, "Give me all the jewels and money, or I'll kill you.In nearly every culture, it is deemed proper (or even obligatory) to defend one's life against a prospective murderer.In other jurisdictions, this is considered murder.In some jurisdictions and circumstances, however, it is considered a crime to kill an attacker; particularly, if retreat or escape is possible.In some jurisdictions, you are legally permitted to shoot him dead.It depends on local laws, which in turn depend on the ethical ideas underlying that society.Many jurisdictions in the democratic world authorize ordinary citizens to restrain a suspect until police arrive, or to bring him to the police.Some persons, notably pacifists, may say, "Go ahead and kill me.Suppose somebody breaks into your house at night, while you were sleeping.These vary considerably with the society or nation to which one belongs (or visits).Typically homicide is considered defensible if it is the only way to prevent one's own murder.When simply going about one's business, if he encounters a criminal bent on doing him mischief a citizen may have certain rights of self-defense.You cower in your bedroom, hoping he'll just go away as soon as possible.You hear him rummaging around, and you figure he's looking for valuables to steal.You may destroy my body but not my soul