Saturday, July 15, 2006

Violence?

I know a few people who are repulsed by violence. I must admit I don't really care for it either. But recognize that violence is a simple and primitive form of establishing a pecking order or a means to survive the unpleasant intentions of man's most dangerous predator... other men. I watch some activities and recognize that to the uninitiated I may seem to be enjoying the violence. But what they do not understand is that I like the strategy or tactics that are within the violence. I want to understand what's involved with the choke hold by the wrestler, the tackle by a cornerback on the larger tight end, the reason and method of the boxer for giving body blows to his opponent, the maneuver and timing of fire by a platoon or squad in combat, etc. I don't really care for "why's" of violence. Often outside the arena of athletics and combat there are very stupid and selfish reasons for violent acts. Even the Art of War recognizes the more skillful general is the one who can attain victory without a need to engage in combat. But like the small birds that must know how to peck a hawk or raven trying to get closer to their young, man must know how to defend himself whether it's a female who's liable to be raped or a intoxicated bar patron who is likely to be robbed. Violence is the result of a struggle, the ultimate escalation between two parties when one of them realizes that the other is not going to cooperate merely because of the choice of words or the manner of body language. One should always be prepared for all possibilities in life and if the bull is not willing or able to use the horns he has or if the sparrow or finch are not willing or able to use their quickness and light of flight then they should not be surprised when the ultimate fate meets with them and their beloved.

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