See, things aren't always black and white. I had a new neighbor threaten me with a baseball bat. He invited me over, I got a bad vibe from the drunk and left, and a half hour later he came over telling me to give him back his money or else. I didn't take shit. I called the cops and he didn't come to the door when they knocked. I wanted to tell him face to face I didn't take shit and let the cops see how drunk and irrational he was. I also didn't want him to hit me with a baseball bat. So, later that night someone beat him within an inch of his life. Was he wrong for threatening me with a baseball bat? Yes. If I did go B&E and A&B him, would I be wrong for doing it? Maybe. Of course a jury woudl have convicted me, but all my cop buddies say he had it coming for what he did earlier. But technically I could have gone to prison and been a convicted felon if I did do such a thing, but I'm not saying I did, but the cops decided to not persue the charges. Insufficient evidence. Plus witnesses placed me at their establishments at the time of the attack. Plus he said he only thought it was me. He wasn't sure.
someone threaten you with a bat Bo?.....you need help bro. im right here....im a great coat holder....
After "someone" beat him up, I didn't see him for a month. Finally I saw him, and I tried to walk the other way and he said, "yo dude, hey bro, come here, we're cool, right? I got no beef with you, but! I know who beat the shit out of me, and I'm going to wait a long time before I get him back, but I will get him back".
My heart sunk. I wanted to kick his ass again (not that i did it the first time but) so I took a deep breath and thought for a second and said, "well wait a minute buddy, just remember YOU attacked me with a baseball bat and I never retaliated against you. You were acting like a real asshole that night so maybe you deserved what you had coming. Maybe you should just let it go"?
That was about 2 years ago now. I'm hoping he doesn't hold a grudge.