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GreatGazoo

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20. Could have been worse for either of them

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:59 PM

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I follow a "use of force" expert on Youtube who testifies in trails related to road rage, fights, gunshots, etc. His most frequent advice is "Don't get into fights like this." Being right isn't going to keep you alive. It isn't your job to punish someone for being a jerk.

You don't know who is armed with CCW or a knife, or who is unhinged. Not worth it. De-escalate. Don't yell back. Leave or at the very least remain calm.

Once he has the 20YO head underwater lethal force to stop him may have been justified but far better not to escalate in the first place.

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