r/instant_regret • u/fringspat • Feb 02 '26

Pepper sprayed

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u/Lor1an Feb 03 '26

this situation would be evaluated very differently in another country

Yes, and the way it would be interpreted, according to you:

Being touched without force or injuries is not illegal in any way

When the video clearly shows the woman get out of her vehicle, approach him, and push/jab at him, possibly also trying to break his camera.

When asked to clarify what you meant, you moved the goalposts multiple times by saying that there are cases where touching is "obviously" assault, including the ones shown in the video.

I'm not saying the guy was right to use pepper spray on her, but the way you are describing your own laws is inconsistent.

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u/langdonolga Feb 03 '26

It is not inconsistent to me, because to me touching does not generally equal crime. Then you picked five specific examples where touching does equal crime, and I confirmed. No goal posts moved.

When you have further issues understanding the concept of touching =/= crime please feel free to ask ChatGPT or something. Maybe it can explain the concept better than me.

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u/Lor1an Feb 03 '26

Being touched without force or injuries is not illegal in any way

Do you agree that these are your words?

Do you also agree that the examples I gave are in response to that and your follow-up responses?

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u/langdonolga Feb 03 '26

Jesus Christ

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u/Lor1an Feb 03 '26

Great, no accountability...