Quote fm Jeff Cooper Guns & Ammo Magazine contributer

[mmckee1952]

This is not a world in which one can turn the other cheek. Doing so does not avoid violence, but rather encourages it. The bad guys threaten, but they do not seem to want to get hurt. They should be taught that their presumed victim is more dangerous that they are. This is not a matter of weapons but rather of will.

 

[the dark]

No arguing that!

 

[fuhr52]

This is not a world in which one can turn the other cheek. Doing so does not avoid violence, but rather encourages it. The bad guys threaten, but they do not seem to want to get hurt. They should be taught that their presumed victim is more dangerous that they are. This is not a matter of weapons but rather of will.

I agree, even a play ground bully isn't interested in getting hurt. If he can make intimidation work he will. Even with that once and a while a nose has to be bloodied to show that he will indeed carry out a threat. That's how he keeps the peace and maintains control. Reputation alone is usually enough.

 

[XD357grandpa]

As a Christian, my mama taught me to turn the other cheek. But my Daddy taught me that if that don't work or is not the right time, we also believe in the "Laying on of Hands".:moil:

 

[Iam2Taz]

Now Grandpa - I was always taught that if you can't read the Good Book to em', then read over em' and be quick about it. He who hesitates is lost! Just sayin.... Judges 18:9 (paraphrased)