So I got sent home early today...

**Prussian to the Iron** · 02-26-2011, 14:47

Originally Posted by miotas

You have been in two fights within the last year, so you should know already, but in case you don't, the human body can be surprisingly fragile at times. You hit him in just the wrong/right spot or you knock him down and he lands on something and you could go down for GBH or even manslaughter/murder. Granted you are a minor so you won't go to gaol and it may not influence your career, but then again it might.

1. whats the other fight? I've been in one in the past year and it was off-the-record aka only a few people know about it.
2. you're talking about a 1-in a-million chance. I'm certainly not going to kill the guy, especially not in a fist fight. don't be ridiculous.

**Husar** · 02-26-2011, 15:08

Originally Posted by Oorahguy

you're talking about a 1-in a-million chance

People have also won the lottery before.

Originally Posted by Oorahguy

don't be ridiculous.

Yeah, because you totally weren't unable to move for a few seconds after he hit you and you fell on the ground.
There also aren't just the legal consequences, imagine you make him fall even harder than you did, he gets permanent brain damage of some kind, he becomes the living proof of your aggressiveness, you will have to explain this to your future wife and kids etc. Your whole family will know that you are the one who permanently hurt someone over some petty issue where you can't even say how it started.

Of course it may be unlikely, but it's also a petty issue. The risks may be low, but so are the reasons to beat him up in the first place.
And then consider the gains, if he finds out you have a strong character and don't exact revenge, well, let's just say I used to get into fights with a guy at primary school, but one day I learned that beating him up at the first sign of aggression was not the best way to go and I changed my approach.
In the end I even got invited to his birthday party...

We didn't exactly become best friends but a friendly atmosphere is usually preferable to a violent one and it does feel good when you see that some simple action or inaction can completely change certain things, that your decisions have an impact on others, sometimes in ways you wouldn't expect.

If you do however choose to beat him up, the chain of violence is likely to continue, maybe next time you're even the one who won't get up anymore, considering that you already had some problems last time...

Give it some thought instead of one-liners.

**Prussian to the Iron** · 02-26-2011, 15:17

Like I said, the chance is so slim that it's not worth taking into account. I mean come on. That's like saying not to go skiing because some people can get seriously injured.

We are talking about a FISTFIGHT. and one that probably wont last long anyways. UFC fighters beat the living hell out of eachother for minutes on end and don't die or get life-long injuries. A high school fistfight isn't going to end up with someone getting permanently injured.

**Husar** · 02-26-2011, 15:25

Originally Posted by Oorahguy

Like I said, the chance is so slim that it's not worth taking into account. I mean come on. That's like saying not to go skiing because some people can get seriously injured.

Skiing is a pleasure for everyone involved if noone gets seriously hurt.
Hurting someone for revenge isn't, you already go there with the aim that someone comes out of the affair with serious pain.
Also keep in mind that sooner or later you will hit the pavement again as he sounds like someone who would then get revenge again, but hey, if you like that, go ahead.

**Prussian to the Iron** · 02-26-2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by a completely inoffensive name

Hit the gym, lawyer up and delete your facebook profile. Then buy a taser and tell him to ride the lightning!

As always, ACIN has the most wise solution to every problem in the universe.

Originally Posted by Husar

Skiing is a pleasure for everyone involved if noone gets seriously hurt.
Hurting someone for revenge isn't, you already go there with the aim that someone comes out of the affair with serious pain.
Also keep in mind that sooner or later you will hit the pavement again as he sounds like someone who would then get revenge again, but hey, if you like that, go ahead.

The point is that, while the intent is to hurt him, nothing is going to happen where anybody gets seriously injured. It's ridiculous to think that it will.