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And to think I got yelled at by my Sgt for asking a "gentleman" on the receiving end of a beat-down at a bar if he had deserved said beat-down.
I would be all for a change in the law to allow those deserving of a beating to get what they earned... But, Eighth Amendment and all gets in the way.
Shit would change if I was in charge.
I think you should be able to detain an asshole for up to ten minutes while you convene a committee consisting of (1) You; (2) An ordained minister of a generally recognized religion, or someone who regularly attends worship at a generally recognized religious establishment, or someone who has at some time walked or driven past a church; (3) A law enforcement officer, a teacher employed at a private school, an outlaw biker, or some other person who is or formerly was a member or associate of an organization whose members are understood by law or custom to use force or violence in connection with the organization's activities; and (4) A physician, nurse, hospital orderly, automobile mechanic, bartender, or some other person who provides or has needed care, understanding, or repairs.
These people would encircle the asshole, shouting about how he deserved everything he was getting and then some, as you beat him.
These people would then say affirmative things to you, praising your decisiveness and public spirit.
These people, if called upon, would testify that they saw the asshole attck you with a tire iron, but without provocation.