Vulcaneer wrote:
DiskDoctr wrote:
If there is a threat, I fully intend to meet it with overwhelming force until the threat is resolved.
Unfortunately, as much as I would like to agree with you, I think this might be a legal problem. A mere threat is not actionable. However, an action upon you may be defensible.
example: A road rage incident. A big man comes at you holding a 2X4. He strikes and damages the mirror on your truck with his board. You get out (empty handed) of the truck to confront him. Do not touch him. Not even a finger on his chest. If he pushes you, you have a right to defend yourself. If he doesn't touch you, you have no right to escalate the conflict.
Actually happened to me. But he did touch me...rather violently...It didn't end well for him. And it was an expensive court case. But in our state, the plaintiff has the right to reimbursement of court costs. So he ended up in the hospital, and with about $250,000 in legal costs. Important fact...good thing there was a video camera to show the facts of the case.
So as much as you want to display your testosterone, it is best to not let any conflict become direct contact. Not only for legal entanglements. But also for the media embarrassment, and fallout on your family and job, etc.
I was talking about the dog being the threat in the above scenario, but, yes, the same would apply to ANY threat to my family.
Any father who wouldn't, isn't.
While I appreciate your personal experience, we're not talking about chest pounding and punching a guy in the nose because he lips off. A big part of successfully eliminating a threat is understanding what is actually a threat, quite different than hurting one's feelings.
One must understand the difference and align his actions as appropriate.