Look, you wanted to be an internet operator and we poked fun. Now that your jimmies are rustled, instead of taking it in stride you want to double down on said position by trying to show justification for your wrongful actions. The article is a poor example. You knew you had a package coming, or should have. Not only that, you didn’t have to sign or even answer the door. Instead, you left an area of concealment and gave up all advantages within to approach an unknown like a bareback cowboy riding on his rainbow shooting unicorn. Sure, things like that DO happen but actions dictate outcomes and in your case it was a poor choice IF it actually happened the way described.
What happens if there were more than one armed assailant, they had split up and you were pinned, or they did a smash and grab were in your home, possibly with loved ones, while you were attempting to come around from behind. Just a few scenarios to account for before putting yourself in the position you described.
