[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by DonDavis

I see your point and it would be argued.

Let me ask you this... use the scenario of the SUV/bikers and the guy is using his helmet to bash the driver's window, in your opinion would the driver be justified using defensive display?

I would say absolutely justified.

Now consider this sceneario completely different that the SUV/bikers. Just a guy in sitting in traffic...
SUV is stopped in traffic and a pedestrian jaywalks between the vehicles to cross the road. Pedestrian is in front of the SUV and makes eye contact with driver. Pedestrian takes the look the wrong way and slaps the hood.

I would say not justified at that point.

Lets say the driver then hits the horn and yells "Knock it off and move on!"

But then the pedestrian goes to the drivers door and yanks on the handle while slapping the window. Now the driver would be justified in defensive display, imho.

I didn't see the video, I recall it being posted here but didn't watch. If someone forced their way into my car then any show of restraint would be over. As Rick said, at that point it is carjacking and I have the right to defend myself by any means necessary.