[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I've said (repeatedly) that I understand why the men involved were so angry and frustrated and I empathise with the reasons they were lashing out. But there are people on this thread not just saying they understand why it happened, or that it was inevitable that something like that would happen - they're arguing that it was the right course of action. Applauding it. That's what I find immature and/or "fick". The people in this thread were not there, they don't have the defense of it being "in the heat of the moment", their reasoned response is that responding with violence was the right thing to do. Frankly if this was 5 years ago, I'd be flabbergasted that I have to defend thinking that that sentiment is wrong and stupid. Not any more, sadly.

You are still not getting it... the reason (potentially) may be due to not a reasoned response but learned behaviour, when faced with an aggressive challenge and fight or flight kicks in , who are we to say that someone's response is to fight, It's innate isn't it?

I may be wrong it's just a theory that the gay men in the thread feel the same way as they have been in similar threatening situations.