@DetroitDan the sidewalk in front of my house may be a red line for me. i really don’t like people there. i may make it clear i’ll beat the shit out of anybody who walks there. it makes me uncomfortable.

maybe people indulge me on this, maybe they don’t. maybe it’s “provocative” when somebody takes a stroll there.

but it’s no excuse. if i beat the shit out of him, to jail with me. just because i declare a red line, even if i am willing to act upon it, doesn’t render it legitimate.