Posted by fayeroe on March 7, 2009, at 9:10:15
In reply to p.s. as you travel through life..., posted by Bobby on March 6, 2009, at 8:19:27
> ...you'll be surprized at how quickly your anger and eagerness for vengeance can be replaced by pity and sympathy -- once you've seen someone like that cut down to size. Karma shows no quarter and God is no respecter of persons. Also(not to excuse his behavior), you never know what personal demons or fears he may be facing----we all struggle with them. I love justice as much as the next guy--but it must be tempered with mercy. I think you'll understand one fine day. Keep your head up!
Bobby is right on concerning the other person's demons or fears....I had the opportunity to strike back (verbally) to a young man in a support group for parents of teenagers. My teens were surprised that I did not make the effort to respond to "Terry"....I explained that "Terry" was someone's son.....that usually does it for me when I'm faced with a confrontation with someone who is obviously impaired...
I don't think that you did the wrong thing by not engaging in anything physical with the young man. You won in the long run. Take care, Pat
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