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HI2thDoc's avatar

Good story, Walter. As you said, unfortunately for some people (mostly young men, of course), aggression and fighting are outlets for some deeper personality issues. Alcohol certainly makes things much worse. The sports venues have their share of fights but I guess the money from alcohol sales make it worth it. Too bad the stakes from fighting are high but are often ignored. Serious injury and even death can occur. So not worth it over misplaced aggression or a bump or a look someone didn't like.

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Suzanne Kane's avatar

Sounds like you needed some better friends, Walter. Of course, that's only if this friend was a perpetual heavy drinker who needed the fight outlet to relieve pressure. Anyway, you proved laughter is better than a punch.

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Greg Sanford's avatar

Nice writing. Good plot

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Teresa Long's avatar

There is something contentious happening here today. My son was asked to listen in on a phone call on behalf of a child.

His first reaction was that he wanted to beat up the person on the other end of the call.

He decided that wouldn't help the child, and could cause more problems later.

I've never been more proud of my son!

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Lisa Cunningham DeLauney's avatar

This reminds me of the town where I grew up. Genteel during the day, people went a bit crazy on a Friday night. Fighting was just part of a good night out for some. Luckily I was never caught up in it, but the threat was there (from some women, too).

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Robert A Mosher (he/him)'s avatar

But did you ever call the girl?

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Yes, that's in there, but it's just one line. We dated briefly.

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