[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Livia

Legally, you cannot lay your hands on someone however much you are provoked. The only way you can hit (or otherwise physically "attack") someone is if you are defending yourself, but basically you cannot hit someone because they provoke you. There are certain circumstances where a lesser charge may be handed out because you were provoked, but the bottom line is, if you throw the first punch, your defence will have to prove that the verbal attack was so severe that you temporarily lost your mind. It's a toughie... and let's face it, if anyone deserved a smack in the mouth, it's that woman.

Had a hunch that was the case - but by God, I'd have been sorely tempted myself...... I really take my hat off to the man sitting behind her and those who persuaded him not to address her. (I also thought it was incredibly lovely to see a woman standing up and hugging him). That was a rather poignant moment in the clip.