Quote:Well, their actions did match the definition.

 

What I would do is irrelevant to the definition of the word thug. Why would I attack someone because they were an [BAD WORD REMOVED] to my wife? Do I have no self-control? I like to believe we live in a some-what civilized society. Would I stand up to them and defend her? Sure. If they touched her, I would definitely retaliate. 

 

However, If you believe assaulting another over a game of football isn't cruel or vicious though, then in the name of the Dude, I say "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

 

Well this is the root of your problem. We are only expected to be civilized from the perspective of outsiders looking in. It's easy to sit back and cast stones at the actions of someone else without knowing precisely what went down to incite any given response.

 

I would amend the bolded statement to: "I like to believe we live in a somewhat civilized society...until <expletive> starts affecting me personally, then all bets are off!" That's a more accurate description of most folks imo.  :teehee:

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