I think we all gain perspective with age.
I think you did was a natural reaction. You work hard to get what you have and you have the right to protect it and get pissed off when someone tries to take it.
I think its also natural as we age that we see things differently. I know I feel guilty about a kid I beat up in Jr high over $5 taken from my wallet, and another in High school that stole clothes from me. Looking back, I didn't have much at the time, either myself or my parents had worked hard for that, and I reacted...somewhat savagely. Looking back, both of those kids probably needed it worse than I did(the stuff, not the beating).
I think you should call it even.
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