When is it right to throw a punch?

[Internet Kraken]

Well obviously the first time was justified. I don't know about the second time. It depends on what he was saying and if he was drunk.

 

[The Infamous Scamola]

Always, there's always a good excuse to pick a fight!

Seriously though, you should only punch someone if they insulted you, your family, your homeland or if you're about to be attacked.

 

[okitana]

i usto be a 'walk away and let it go' guy..
but i have zero tolerance now... half the time people back down when you show your not gonna take it....... one day this will get the crap kicked out of me.. untill then. woohoo

 

[Agayek]

It's never RIGHT to punch someone, but that doesn't mean it's wrong either. I know that doesn't seem to make sense. In fact, it's an oxymoron, but... well, violence is bad. Obviously. Harming any living thing is terrible, so it's never right, but if it's unavoidable, then it isn't wrong. In a kill-or-be-killed situation, killing someone isn't right, but defending yourself isn't wrong.

I disagree. When someone crosses the basic moral line all humans as rational beings are accountable to (ie, rape, kidnapping, murder, tyranny, abuse or any of a hundred other similar things), it is fully and undeniably right to maim them. People who cross that line must be punished, and punished severely.

i usto be a 'walk away and let it go' guy..
but i have zero tolerance now... half the time people back down when you show your not gonna take it....... one day this will get the crap kicked out of me.. untill then. woohoo

The problem there is that as long as they don't make it physical, all you're doing is imposing your will on them. Modern western civilization is based around freedom of speech, and by threatening violence whenever they say something you don't like, you are impinging on that right. That doesn't make them any less stupid (probably) for saying it, but they have a right to their own opinion and it's not yours or anyone else's place to dictate what that should be.

 

[Sixties Spidey]

When they insult your family or call you an offensive name, or throw a punch first. But don't just punch. Grab em, punch the shit out of him, and SMASH THEIR HEADS AGAINST THE WALL OVER AND OVER AGAIN! *evil laugh* Alright I'm done.

 

[super_smash_jesus]

When is it right to throw a punch??

when she doesn't have supper cooked when you get home...


but in all seriousness, I have never been in a fight, even though I have tried a few times, so I have no idea how it feels to be punched, or throw a punch.

 

[ace_of_something]

When the policy and procedures dictate that 'srikes' are the proper course of action.

 

[Skeleon]

In self defence? Definitely.
Because you're drunk? Well, no, but it happens to the best of us.
Usually, both parties are drunk, though, so no real harm done.

 

[countwiggles]

i thrown a few punches in my day once to protect my girl a the time from some creep. Once cuz i was drunk and this 50 year old guy kept hitting on my 19 year old friend. Once cuz he was the "Other guy". Also been in a few we are very drunk lets fight fights.

 

[okitana]

The problem there is that as long as they don't make it physical, all you're doing is imposing your will on them. Modern western civilization is based around freedom of speech, and by threatening violence whenever they say something you don't like, you are impinging on that right. That doesn't make them any less stupid (probably) for saying it, but they have a right to their own opinion and it's not yours or anyone else's place to dictate what that should be.

ahhh dude i only ment towards the kinda wankers ready to start a fight over nothing. im not interested in ruining anyones night in a big hurry.

 

[PumpItUp]

When do you throw your punch? When you dropped your kick. ^_^

Only in self-defense and even then, it's usually safer to back away. If you must use your fists, you don't have enough self-control/witty comebacks.

 

[Zorg Machine]

when you feel like it, when someone crudely insults your family and when you're drunk.

 

[Andalusa]

I don't punch people, I punch things.
Such as doors, tables, windows etc.
I get kinda violent when I'm angry.

 

[Voicuboyy]

to assholes that you don't even know that insult you for no reason on the street. to people that want to hurt and bums that want to hurt you

 

[headshotcatcher]

Twisting fingers, sure, punching? Naw. I'm not that strong you know

 

[Inverse Skies]

What if the other guy is faster?

Then you are quite stuffed. I'm going to assume they're bigger and stronger than me anyway so running would still be best.

Step 1 - Run
Step 2 - Run Faster

 

[NeedAUserName]

What if the other guy is faster?

Then you are quite stuffed. I'm going to assume they're bigger and stronger than me anyway so running would still be best.

Step 1 - Run
Step 2 - Run Faster

And if both of those fail, there is always Plan C. "Run to the Hills, Mike!"

 

[Mstrswrd]

If they physically make contact with you in an agressive way (Agressive, in this case, meaning push, punch, slap, etc). Also, if tempers are running high, and someone threatens you or your family, make sure they understand that they are stepping into dangerous territory. If they continue to threaten the safety of you and yours, then maybe (make-sure to have witnesses).