Reply #70: As a grown up, this kind of attitude is not one I advocate

[mtnester]

As a daughter of a law enforcement officer, and having been through self defense training, there is a huge difference between being a idiot and being able to defend yourself if someone strikes first. The first rule is always try to get away, however, the second rule is to NOT get the shit beat out of you or killed while still attempting to get away.

Poking a finger into my chest would be considered an aggressive move, and would warrant a warning and a start by myself to walk away. Any further aggression is an attack which I will defend myself against.

I certainly do not consider myself to be the increasingly aggressive female youth at the tender age of 46, but I am also not defenseless if need be.

Did I enjoy your story? Of course. Did I think it had anything to do with what I was trying to say? No...Did I hopefully clarify myself? Perhaps.

Thanks!