AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
Someone insults you badly in the street and you feel like hitting them. What does Australian law require?
- Respond physically, as long as no serious injury is caused
- Respond with just enough force to make the insults stop
- Respond physically, provided you did not start the argument
- Do not respond, because violence towards a person is illegal ✓
Why this is the answer
Being insulted does not excuse violence. Using force against another person is against the law.
This question is from: Mutual respect and tolerance for others
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