05-22-2018, 07:13 PM
(05-22-2018, 09:39 AM)bfine32 Wrote: We are more often that not on the same side of the fence (although I like to think I'm a little closer to the fence in many views); WTS, I must disagree with the above sentiments. There is absolutely nothing "weird" about going through life without getting punched in the face. It is the same mentality substandard Soldiers used to try and assert when they say things such as "You're not a real Soldier until you've received an Article 15" ect...They simply lacked the tact to perform their duties in accordance with established regulations.
Someone that goes through life without getting punch in the face in neither weird, nor a flincher. They have displayed the tact to go through life accordance with established guidelines.
Tact is important. I have never devalued it, but there is always a time when a man has to step up. Hopefully they never have to use it but there comes a time in a man’s life when he has to go one way or another and the rest of their life path depends on that choice. If you have never taken a punch you are more likely to shy away.
I’m not advocating for life to be a bare knuckle boxing brawl on a daily basis. Just saying that a man should know what it’s like to take a punch and how to actually punch someone.
