Although this particular experience wasn't physical in nature, I wrote an essay recently that argues the opposite: http://www.petermichaud.com/essays/your-inner

Although this particular experience wasn't physical in nature, I wrote an essay recently that argues the opposite: http://www.petermichaud.com/essays/your-inner-monster/ http://www.petermichaud.com/essays/your-inner-monster/ But I have to say, in an acutely dangerous situation, the right thing to do is physically defend yourself. Then you can love the person, if they are still alive.