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Originally Posted by Iowanian
I think one of the differences in opinion on this thread are this...Is this the "right thing to do" when you're distanced from the at the moment feeling? no, the right thing legally and with sensitized segments of society is to call the law, let the guy get a slap on the hand and be ok with that.
It's easy, from a distance to say, Yeah, you should have punched him in the mouth 1 time with half strength to prove your point. It's easy to say that unless you're a person who has blacked out in rage in defense of a sibling or family member or self defense.
I can easily understand how a "hey, I don't ever want to hear of you touching my kid" conversation going ballistic with 1 wrong comment from the asshole who did it.
It might not be legally right....but I understand.
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Despite the emotions and adrenaline involved, I've never understood why people carry out crimes in the heat of the moment. Letting someone know they're going to get theirs doesn't require a big scene, washing blood off your hands in public, or in this case forcing the child to be a witness to you committing a violent crime.
I would think claiming full custody, letting him get his slap on the wrist, and later putting a well thought out plan into motion when the perfect opportunity presented itself would have been much more gratifying. Revenge is best served cold, alone, and with a smile.