Who will speak for the accused?

[kitsuneomega]

When I was teaching school kids for FACTS today one of the kids got behind me and yanked my ponytail backwards. Before I could think, I was reacting, and since somewhere back in my mind I realized the assailant wasn't a true threat (My sister grabs my ponytail a lot so I'm somewhat used to it), I got him on two pressure points on the back of the

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[mikha]

Interesting indeed. I supopse I can understand to a small degree, I really have to watch what I say. I speak rather recklessly and while I rarely run the risk of killing someone, I really do run the risk of offending or hurting them.

You, its so easy not to think, especially when people liek you and me spend most their time thinking. Just reacting... sometimes is... hard to control. Or predict... I don't know if you should play hero in this situation or not, approach the kid and talk to him about his home life or not. We always want to save people...

I hope you clear your conscience, and I don't think what you did was really right or wrong. It was just reaction.... I hope you forgive yourself.