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flvegan

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21. All things considered, that wasn't violence.

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Original post)

Wed Jan 18, 2012, 12:03 AM

Jan 2012

That was seeking harmony.

Thanks to your husband, may he continue to act with empathy. What you think you feel to be the simple human emotion of "revenge" isn't the case. You didn't witness revenge. You witnessed punishment.

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Violence. I need serious advice, please. [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 OP

I think your friend is very lucky he had a kickass guardian angel that night. alphafemale Jan 2012 #1

Sorry you feel so conflicted, Unic. elleng Jan 2012 #2

You're human. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2012 #3

This was a very intense post to read. Wow. You have a good writing style and a great heart to match. kayakjohnny Jan 2012 #4

It sounds like he did the right thing, and it isn't just a guy thing. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #5

I've been in your husband's shoes gratuitous Jan 2012 #6

I don't think I could bring myself to tell my husband he failed Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #9

Oops, I didn't mean you should say that to him gratuitous Jan 2012 #12

Don't feel conflicted. dawg Jan 2012 #7

You have a tender heart. MADem Jan 2012 #8

"who couldn't use a buddy who can toss a Volkswagen forty feet with one arm?" Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #10

Oh no! I (unintentionally) stuck my big fat foot in it, didn't I?? MADem Jan 2012 #13

Some people just deserve a good ass kicking now and again chrisa Jan 2012 #11

vibes to you one and all. applegrove Jan 2012 #14

Thats tough quakerboy Jan 2012 #15

I've hauled ass, I've gotten paid datasuspect Jan 2012 #16

we are so sure seabeyond Jan 2012 #17

You've gotten a lot of good advice but there is one part that I don't see addressed csziggy Jan 2012 #18

Your husband is a fine man of selfless action cliffordu Jan 2012 #19

You'll be okay. bluedigger Jan 2012 #20

All things considered, that wasn't violence. flvegan Jan 2012 #21

UPDATE Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #22

There are alot of gay people in this world who wish they had a friend like your husband LynneSin Jan 2012 #23

your husband solved a problem Corgigal Jan 2012 #24