>>>Occasionally, among normal people, you find well meaning but naive people who cannot distinguish between their cranial cavity and their anal cavity.
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>>And I think I've just heard from one, probably because his head's so far up his arse there's no separation in the two activities & shit comes out his mouth when he speaks.
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>>If he gets up & hits you back, he probably hasn't violated his principles, he is taking direct action in self defense against the aggressor.
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>>If he runs off & rounds up a large number of friends & they come back armed & kill all of the witnesses in order to get you, that is indefensible military action & you realise the person you picked on didn't really believe his words about believing that peace is the only way.
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>Now, now Len, you are getting personal again. It seems you like to do that as opposed to giving your interpretation of something that was stated. We must not become emotionally involved in this nonsense.
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>Can you in fact prove that my “head's so far up his arse there's no separation in the two activities & shit comes out his mouth when he speaks”. Is that meant to be an accurate description of me or what you “think” of me? My, such belligerence! I do think your description of me is inaccurate, however you are entitled to your perception. By the way how did you notice these attributes about my speech?
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>Why did you bother responding to a post that was not directed to you? Did it “hit home”? You did react in this case and these were only words. Imagine if someone did something to you – how you might react. This could be interesting!
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>Could it be that you lack the ability to express yourself and this is the best you can do? Perhaps you are one of those guys that would punch someone else because of a difference in view point? Be careful as you are letting your emotions express yourself.
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>Tom

Just responding to your suggestion on how people who are opposed to military action should treated - i.e. repeatedly punched until they see the light.

Now if I misread what you meant, I will retract what I said & apologise, if you meant what you said, then as somebody who is opposed to the action, then yes I do take it personally & stand by what I said. You should expect to get such replies when you make such offensive statements.