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This appeared to be equating the two. The consequences are complicated, the choice between the lives of the aggressor and defender is simple. It is not virtuous to allow a wild animal to take your life, which is what the guy in this particular example was trying to do. The opportunity for a civilized resolution went out the door when he attempted murder. If you or me decided to roll around in garbage though, can't it be argued that our behavior is unreasonable and does nothing but debase ourselves?