(January 21, 2019 at 9:38 pm)T0 Th3 M4X Wrote:(January 21, 2019 at 9:29 pm)PRJA93 Wrote: Ah great. Reminds me of the many stories I've seen too many times on the news, "Veteran killed attempting to thwart bank robbery." Sad that you think that way man. But I've seen people, even some with training, freeze up. You say it's not about ego, but it is; this is evidenced by the fact that you say you're not going to "give in". You clearly have a chip on you're shoulder and a point to prove. Problem is... You're not going to teach anyone a lesson. Period. Probably just piss the guy off and get yourself or someone you love killed trying to be some kind of "teacher." What a joke.
Why give in? I have no chip on my shoulder, and as I said from the beginning, I hope it never happens to either of us. But to assume I should respond just like you is unfair. I honestly would not kneel to someone and submit to their demands. If you choose to because you think it's safer, that's your choice, but I already said that as well. I know myself well enough to know I'm not someone who "freezes up." Maybe better if I was, but it's not me any day of the week. When there is a challenge, I press in. That is me. Truth is, if someone just came to me and said, "Hey, I'm struggling and need some $$$", then that's probably all they need to do. No guns. Just let me know I can help. But if they try to force my hand, then the rules go out the window.
Many veterans stop those robberies. Any time a weapon is involved things can go sour. But why do you think they try regardless of the result? When you can figure that out, you'll understand.
Yea sounds like a bunch of tough guy BS to me man. Sounds like you need to grow up. Plenty of normal citizens stop those robberies too. Plenty of normal citizens also get themselves killed attempting to stop those robberies. Goes to show, veteran or not, bullets can kill you. A lot of guys think they know themselves and how they'd react until it actually happens. Would be interesting to see how you'd live with yourself if you got someone else killed trying to be the tough guy who "won't give in." It's not about giving in though. It's about the fact that my wallet with, maybe $60 in it, ain't worth the chance to die or get someone else killed because I think I have a point to prove. I used to think like you, trust me. But I've been through it enough times to know I was wrong. Hopefully you never have to learn that lesson.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.
