Dear Abby debate on self defense in assault cases
A public exchange echoes readers and a former police captain as Dear Abby defends self defense in violent assault scenarios. Contributors dispute judgment of victims reactions, citing courage and the need to fight back when faced with armed robbers.
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Abby
Pennsylvania
Bill P
Minnesota
Stephanie M. Bremen
Ohio
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96-year-old Wellington woman rides Cedar Point thrill rides
Leona Sheffield, a great grandmother of 14, rode Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster twice for her 96th birthday, then faced injuries from the outing in Elyria Regional Medical Center. She later rode Millennium Force and shocked park staff with her fearlessness while planning future stunts like bungee jumping and parachuting with her grandson.
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Eona Sheffield
Cedar Point
Sheffield
Wellington
Lois Sheffield
Elyria Regional Medical Center
David Carlyle
Kathy
Bryan Edwards
Edwards
Kathy Carlyle
Carlyle
Leona
Draester
David
Leona Sheffield
Seville
Brighton High School
Pride Motorcycles
Lois
Wand
Tagt
Pat Sagaski
Robert Skinner
Husband’s new ways leave wife contemplating love
Woman confesses years of marriage with two children and a distant partner. After a year she falls for another man, yet her husband suddenly improves. Amy advises to rekindle love by acting like a couple and scheduling dates, with therapy if needed.
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Amy
Indiana
Sno Naver
Naver
Connecticut
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