“We males are genetically disposed to protect and defend, and when confronted by another male are disposed to raise our colorful tail feathers and make loud noises. And confrontations are common — especially when alcohol is involved, often a slight or even unintentional misstep, or a few words to someone’s female companion, can become a ‘confrontation.’ And that ‘sober, responsible and calm’ citizen may quickly revert to his genetic predisposition.
PERSPECTIVE: Hair? Heck, who needs it?
“In every confrontation between two CCW stand-your-ground males there are only two possible outcomes: Either one has to back down or someone gets shot. I don’t see any other possibilities.”
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