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Yes, this is why I'm saying it's the "common" failure case, rather than the absolute failure case.

To illustrate, there are very few cases in US law where you can shoot someone in the back.

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>To illustrate, there are very few cases in US law where you can shoot someone in the back.

Unless you're a police officer. Then it's generally OK, and at worst you'll get suspended or maybe fired.