Yeah, the kid was a jerk…. but he didn’t touch her. Who draws the line where it’s OK to beat someone senseless?
How crass a remark does it take? Who defines teasing, sarcasm, petty theft… a million small or large offenses where a decision has to be made about proper punishment?
We have rule of law for a reason… Yes, the jerk should be punished… or better yet, educated.
And yes, Annie can fight back if physically attacked…but if verbally attacked she can report itand/or outwit, teach, mock or otherwise get non-violent revenge on her attacker.or rise above itthere are lots of other choices, too…. Beating someone up may feel good but doesn’t prove she’s right.
NO!Sorry, but two wrongs don’t make a right.
Yeah, the kid was a jerk…. but he didn’t touch her. Who draws the line where it’s OK to beat someone senseless?
How crass a remark does it take? Who defines teasing, sarcasm, petty theft… a million small or large offenses where a decision has to be made about proper punishment?
We have rule of law for a reason… Yes, the jerk should be punished… or better yet, educated.
And yes, Annie can fight back if physically attacked…but if verbally attacked she can report itand/or outwit, teach, mock or otherwise get non-violent revenge on her attacker.or rise above itthere are lots of other choices, too…. Beating someone up may feel good but doesn’t prove she’s right.