Plumbata
Well-Known Member
Apologies if that was getting a bit out-there, but I think a solid philosophical foundation is an important starting-point. To clarify, I'd suggest a well-reasoned diplomatic approach if you come across this person in the act but if they don't shape-up then you wouldn't exactly be wrong to defend your interests, though the law probably wouldn't see it the same way. I tend to be very easygoing and pleasant (vinegar vs honey and all that) and am able to diffuse most tense situations without much difficulty, but have been known to punch a guy out when they cross the line (i.e. gloating about stealing my property). If you don't stand up for yourself then someone else will walk all over you, but don't start-out by letting your irrational "feelings" rather than level-headed logic take control or situations will likely get out of hand. The whole "turn the other cheek" approach might appeal to delusional hippies, but that is exactly what the greedy exploiters and sociopaths in this world are counting on, and letting them get away with their transgressions will only encourage them to do the same damage to other innocent folk.