Never suggested that -I- was any more of a tough guy than the average American citizen.
I’ve been threatened with criminal violence just once in my life. Attempted mugging with a pretend gun (finger in jacket pocket). I told the guy to show me the gun or take off, and he chose option two.
I was younger and stronger back then than I am now. Would I tonight face down a wannabe jihadi carrying a butcher knife? I honestly have no idea.
If I or my family was in a pub of a Saturday night, would I feel better knowing that there were some patrons of the pub who -would- stand up? Fuckin’ A.
