fearing violence…

[bushido_man96]

On 7/29/2025 at 11:59 AM, Spartacus Maximus said:

Young men and teenagers (especially)who train would do well to listen and hear this warning. One bad judgment and a stupid fight(they are all stupid unless defending yours or another’s life/limb) can and will ruin your life, your future and perhaps your sanity. 

Am I prepared to deal with the authorities and the legal system?

Do I really want to go through the mental consequences of having permanently crippled another human or caused their death?

These are the questions to ponder. As a personal cautionary true story, I keep a newspaper article about a former classmate who has been disowned by his parents and serving 25 years. He had no training whatsoever but killed another fellow with one punch causing the other 18year old kid to fall and fracture his skull open on the pavement.

These are great thoughts to keep in mind for everyone, not just MAists.  Most people don't realize how complicated things can become once they enter the legal system, let alone do they consider the mental health considerations after the fact if seriously injuring or taking someone's life.