Reply #12: Yes and responding with fists to a verbal comment [View All]

[exboyfil]

helps who? Even setting aside the fact that it does not appear he was insulted (I am dubious about the story that it was a translation error), has his actions helped himself in any way? I am not saying African Americans should be doormats. I am saying that responding to verbal taunts with physical violence is not the answer. I will stand up with any African American who is insulted by these words, and I have called out many of my family members when they use such words. I won't associate with people who practice such racism.

Escalation is a bad practice. It is akin to responding to road rage incidents. It can jeopardize you and those you love. I used to not feel this way, and I would respond for tit for tat. As I grew up I realized that hurting someone or getting hurt is not worth it over some words.

Sorry I insulted you. If you feel throwing a punch when someone insults you then go ahead.