Shootouts, Dueling, and American History
http://ultimatehistoryproject.com/dueling.html Challenges could arise from even the smallest of perceived grievances, depending only on how easily an individual was offended. Many men rightfully feared that their words or actions, however they might have been intended, would lead to a fight from which there was little chance of escape. Are modern day shootouts equivalent to dueling? An interesting theory. I say yes and no. Before you get mad, keep reading, as a cursory research of dueling reveals the following: 1. Some offense, either perceived or real, occurs. 2. The offended challenges the offender to a duel. 3. Both parties engaged in a duel, adhering to the specific rules. 4. The duel is ended when someone dies, is injured, or the offended party deems his honor satisfied. Modern day shootouts: 1. Some offense, either perceived or real, occurs. 2. The offended retaliates against the offender with guns. 3. The problem is resolved when the offender dies, is injured, or the offended pa...