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Originally Posted by Nage Waza
Besides, we seem to be able to send people overseas to die for us yet we can't seem to get over protecting ourselves here.
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We send trained and armed soldiers who volunteered for the job overseas to fight. There's a big difference between that and hanging out on your couch watching tv wearing jeans and a t-shirt and no shoes and then suddenly and unwittingly become involved in a violent situation outside your door.
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Originally Posted by Nage Waza
I would have chased that person. I know that is not for everyone and I also know it is risky. I just can't sit back when stuff like that happens.
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It's easy to say that after you've read the story and then had some time to think it over and envision what you would have done. The thing is that it is difficult to predict how you would react if you're suddenly thrust into a situation like that. Not to say there isn't some nobility to what you are saying of course. I'm just saying that what you think you would do can be a lot different than what you actually do when you've got a burst of adrenaline and no time to think.