What does being the “ultimate aggressor” mean? That his size advantage allowed him to win the fight she started? I don’t understand the criticism of him using his full power to stop a physical threat. He isn’t a cop, he isn’t a soldier, he doesn’t have any kind of training in proportional response. I think you’re…

So would I rather be a democrat or a republican? ;)

I think the big issue is when someone assaults you there is no way to tell their intent. Are they trying to humiliate you, hurt you, or kill you? If he was certain that her physical aggression was purely to humiliate him I might agree that he shouldn’t strike her, but there would be no way for him to know at the time…

Lazy response.

If two adults decided to assault each other they’re both in the wrong, but yeah, I think his reaction was understandable; if a crazy person I don’t know starts assaulting me I wouldn’t know if they intend to escalate further or if they’re armed, or if their friends are going to join in, etc. To keep myself safe I have…

I don’t understand the logic of the people arguing with you; she’s an adult who made the decision to assault a person. He did the same thing. Adults should be responsible for their actions, regardless of gender. They’re both assholes who had the same bad judgment.

Did you watch the video, even?

Are you implying that we should treat adult women the same way we treat children?

It’s really disappointing seeing so many people defend her assaulting him because of her size. There’s enough blame for everyone in this situation.

Yeah, I don’t make a point of hitting someone lightly if they’re assaulting me. Especially if they could have a weapon on them, etc. which there would be no way for him to know. She escalated it to a physical confrontation, she deserves a portion of the blame.

Ok, but what about the violence she instigated? You’re kind of ignoring that solely based off her gender.

I don’t understand why someone’s gender should allow them to hit another person?

lol wut? Physically attacking someone is always a threat.

You can probably repeat that every day for the next 4 years and you’ll never be wrong.

I. fucking. shudder.

How are we pussies?

Yeah, nothing better than abandoning our principles for political victories! No way that will lead to more underhanded people entering the democratic party and trying to develop power for themselves while also souring our political message!

I’ve run into this issue on a number of instances and always try and point out that tolerance is something we have for people, not ideas. Ideas need to be justified via logic, not simply accepted because someone believes it.

Yes, I plan on writing many stern letters and emails.