E - I always appreciate your comments and opinions, but I'm not sure I follow you. The way I see it - just me - is that no matter the relative sacrifice or relative coercion, a mother protects her child - at all costs.

A mother bear fears no tourist, no bison, no male bear, nor a 30-06, 180-grain, in defending her cubs - a threat is a threat.

"Sorry honey, the man denied our exemption request, roll up your sleeve." This surely isn't what you're saying, is it? Please say no. Tell me I've misunderstood you.