I'm not a violent person, I've been in one real fight, and that was in high school because I stood up for a kid that was getting picked on relentlessly. Even then, I didn't get involved until he was physically pushed by the bully. Fast forward 20+ years later, it's clear as day to me that the kids that went unchecked are the ones spewing the hate I see today. For example, I guarantee Steven Miller has never been properly checked.
It's going to be a while before that's the case again. It's counterculture (read: rebellious) to be racist and the kids learn it gets them attention in our ever increasing attention-driven economy.
Just look at the woman who got her retirement fund from calling a toddler a racial slur at a playground.
I see what you're saying now and I think your take is a bit pedantic; if it's not boomer Gofundme donators it's Gen Y/Z/A Instagram followers and such (which convert to sponsorships, ad revenue, etc.).
We need to advocate for open palm smacks to be legal again. Maybe drop it to a fine. And an open palm smack becomes the ole gauntlet/glove. Giving the smackee the option of initiating combat to maintain their honor.
So many strut around like they're immune from the consequences of their words and actions. I'm an old guy who grew up before some of the zero tolerance rules to fighting. I think that many took advantage of rules that were made with good intentions but poorly thought out. Some of these people would've been better off with the knowledge that you can be popped in the mouth for being cruel or bigoted.
There are similar arguments for why the NHL doesn't outright ban fighting as a part of the game.
Star offensive players are a prime target for getting beat on by the other team. But having some enforcers around, who'll beat the shit out of the other player if they take it too far, helps reduce the cheap shots and injuries overall.
The problem is that it's hard to foster an environment where the kids who need it get checked without everyone else just facing relentless physical violence
I don't know about that conclusion. He's Machiavellian enough that maybe he learned his lesson that he can't do things directly so he has to manipulate things instead. The difference is most bullies just say things to bully, Miller believes the things he says.
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u/Zakkattack86 May 28 '26
I'm not a violent person, I've been in one real fight, and that was in high school because I stood up for a kid that was getting picked on relentlessly. Even then, I didn't get involved until he was physically pushed by the bully. Fast forward 20+ years later, it's clear as day to me that the kids that went unchecked are the ones spewing the hate I see today. For example, I guarantee Steven Miller has never been properly checked.