Do you view fighting as a competition to see who is better?

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The discussion centers on differing views of fighting, particularly whether it should be seen as a competition or a means of self-defense. One participant argues that using any available object to disable an attacker is necessary for survival, while a friend believes that true skill lies in fighting without weapons. This disagreement highlights a broader debate about the glorification of fighting and the importance of prioritizing safety over pride. Many contributors emphasize that in real-life confrontations, the primary goal should be to escape unharmed, rather than to prove superiority. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the complexities of self-defense and the varying perspectives on the ethics of fighting.
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Loren Booda said:
Sounds like Martin Luther King Jr. when he resolved to die for right.

Unfortunately it also sounds like everyone else who dies for the same cause, but doesn't achieve their ends. It's a terrible risk, and in the context of fighting in this thread, I think it's unwise.
 

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