We are patient, we will wait but we won't forget.

[Buddyzbuddy]

I for one remember the first bully I encountered in the first grade or the white teacher , Mr. Stanton that used a book to wallop my behind in the 1st grade because I was in the the boys room and couldn't make it back in time after recess. Yes some of this administration has a spot in that part of my memory that will remain until I am cremated. That is probably true of many of us.

One day soon, you will no longer be under the protection of the Federal Government, some sooner than others. I have no threat to make only the knowledge that one day you will be in a restaurant, bar, club, grocery store or golf club and the people that you threatened, intimidated or hurt will be there. That bump you feel in a crowd, that feeling of being watched or followed, that fear for you and your family is real. Suspicions about the food you're eating, the cigarette burn in your dry cleaning the anonymous letters you might recieve are all very real possibilities. Especially for those of you that aren't billionaires that must walk amongst the common folk. I am as sure as the sun rising tomorrow that some of you will experience what we have experienced. Who will be there for you? Not I, I can assure you, not I.

[CanonRay]

1. My first bully got a broken nose.

2nd grade. I had to jump to punch him.

[Buddyzbuddy]

2. I didn't become a fighter until 14 after getting beaten up by my mom's boyfriend for 4 years.

Then I couldn't stop the rage within, for 5 years. I know anger like a warm blanket on a cold night. I've since learned patience and control.

[CanonRay]

3. I had a nasty temper as a kid

And I still hate bullies. The one useful thing my father taught me was how to fight.

[Buddyzbuddy]

5. I too hate bullies and I learned to fight for survival.

I learned you don't talk about what you're going to do, just do it. Commit to the pain, yours and theirs. Fear can be a wonderful motivator.

[Buddyzbuddy]

6. Btw, I was a very timid boy who hated fighting.

Some things you can't escape.

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

4. Yes

Agree 100 percent