[GiRTh]

I think if there was a little bit of pushing and shoving most people would be OK with that outcome but punches were thrown and we need look at who threw the first punch. People can stand eyeball to eyeball shouting insults for ages but as soon as it gets physical then that is an invite for the other person to become physical. Its not right but its a flight or fight reaction that people arent trained to deal with.

I agree this altercation should have been handled differently but the geezer needs to keep his hands to himself. As soon as it becomes physical then all bets are off and you cant tell an untrained person that they should have done this or should have done that.