Bright Move by "Joe Brave"

stratoaxe wrote: ... I think responses to OS's posts on this forum are exaggerated and overstated because of the poster. Give the guy a break. This is far less testosterone laden than alot of the other OMG I KIKD HIS AS posts that across here.

Absolutely true.  But it is easier to smile, giggle, and let it go with a poster that is obviously still in Jr. High than with an actual adult that should know better.

EDIT - darn.  paged myself again.

Edited by Clark Kent - 28 May 2007 at 11:26pm

I can honestly say that I would do the exact same thing in your position.

Maybe it's because of the raging teenage hormones though.

Generalizations, Clark...please. First off I was still seated on the bike, again expierience and training dictated this young man would have no desire to "step outside", and if he did I do have the ability again through expierience and training to defuse the situation. Clark you are smart enough to know that this young man could have been in real trouble if it was not me, and someone more prone to violence. I still do not understand your adversion to social behavior correction, my silence would have emboldened this young man to possible more outragous behavior directed where and at who else.
It is the point that I was not "Billy Bad A.." I was attempting to get an understanding with the individual that spontainious stupidity can get you hurt. And I think the exercise was taken to heart, and even girlfriend will now possibly detere future stupidity on his part, for finally someone stood up to him, and they thankfully skated this time.

Edited by oldsoldier - 28 May 2007 at 11:35pm

Kinda like "Commodities Relocation Specialist" as a euphenism for truck driver.

Yes Clark, due to upbringing and yes a defined generational difference to acceptable social behavior that we "old folk" tend to insert ourselves into situations that most today "let slide", and as evident in the social behavior problems and I do not want to get involved attitude we are encountering today, I do believe the new approach is not as effective as the ways of old.

GI JOES SON wrote: why does it always seem like you have an issue with these kinds of things tae? someone dissed him and our countrys defense, and yes he has his right to speak his mind. but at the same time if it were my dad whos a retired vet and did 4 tours in nam wouldve done the same thing if not more to the idiot. even i wouldve done something like OS, i think its crap to dis vets even if you dont believe in the current war

lol @ vietnam

Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but the invoking of first amendment rights, and the manner in which they were brought into the argument, leads me to believe that some people don't understand exactly what rights one has in our society.

As pointed out above, the 1st Amendment is a two-way street.  Someone has the right to make disparaging comments about my family, but I do have the right to respond by pointing out their obvious simian ancestry.  If it escalates beyond that point, that's when an ugly fact will become apparent:  If there is no law enforcement presence in the vicinity, one's rights are enforced only by the individuals ability to physically defend those rights.

OS exercised his right to not put up with juvinile BS.  Fortunately, it didn't escalate.  I give him points for considering/evaluating possible escalation before reacting.

I also think stratoaxe is correct is stating that a lot of the reaction to this post has more to do with the poster than the post itself.

QUOTE=choopie911]He's entitled to think what he wants.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely.  He's also entitled to share what he thinks.  And whoever he shares it with is entitled to respond with their opinion.




Edited by Mack - 28 May 2007 at 11:57pm

its more of a personal satisfaciton knowing you didnt let someone walk on you and dis the dead and the living alike

Darur wrote: No, but I'm certain 5 years from now when he sees another person from the military, he'll think twice before yelling insults.

I highly doubt it. If anything, this event simply inforced his stereotype.

Darur wrote: The kid bluffed, OS called it.  Granted it wasn't the most mature of responses, it certainly worked.

Exactly. Unfortunately it's being blown completely out of proportion because it's OS. I applaud that he had the fortitude to stand up for himself, while I disagree with the "meet me on the playground after school" attitude, this kid was obviously a mindless jerk who needed to be shown some respect for people who serve their country.

 

Way to stoop down to his level.