>>>>either had a huge ego or sense of self-importance that got the best of him
>>That might also be said of the victim.
>>He might be alive if he'd just apologized and shut up.
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>>A few disastrous episodes that I saw as a kid in the military taught me that arguing in cases like this is dangerous and being "in the right" doesn't mean much if you're dead or maimed.
>>You can't know what might be going on in the head of that other person.
>>You might be pouring gasoline onto a fire with each word.
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>>My kids and grandkids have heard ad nauseum from me that if an argument with a stranger becomes even slightly heated, APOLOGIZE AND GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE.
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>I've always said to my children the best defence is a good running speed.

WITH a zig-zag course.. LOL