>I disagree. At first I thought Kevin was overreacting, but then I reread the thread and it was indeed alarming and inappropriate.
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>Accepted.
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>not only did he challenge to a duel, but he kept pressing the matter.
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>Because there was no consent?
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>I think even WS would concur that it wasn't a great idea to challenge somebody to a duel. but IMHO it's no good to harbor grudges forever. Ask Oprah. ;-)

No, he kept pressing it in a matter that made it seem more like an attack than a duel. I guess since you appreciate pheasants I will let this go.