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Originally Posted by Niamh.

In a situation like that I don't imagine it's a case of sitting back an considering the best course of action, it isn't so much an action as a reaction

True, but that's where self control comes in because like I said... if you seriously injure or kill someone you're still going to face serious consequences. I'm not even saying he didn't deserve it. It's just always the wrong choice whether it's a snap decision or planned. It's easier to badly hurt someone than people realise, all it takes is one punch in the wrong place, or one shove and a bad fall.

Anyone can think of countless times in their lives when they've wanted to hit someone, and when that person has 100% deserved a smack in the mouth... I know I have... but there are very good reasons for not going there .