i would most certainly stand up for my right as a human being and a citizen of this country to go where i want (within reason) to look at whomever i want and to say whatever i want.
if theres anything i have learned dealing with customers in the retail sector its that everyone is different, and its very hard to judge a persons actions before they happen. that is why when im at work im allways allert to situations and can usualy either diffuse them, or disarm the culprit.
i have been in many altercations that i have been the victim of, and i have never come out worse. ever, and its because of this i am happy to say that i would not hessitate to step into a situation where my fists are needed to settle a fight, stop a fight or defend myself.
however, i have never and will never use a weapon..... (but for appearance sake only i have the breaker bar in my boot.)
if push came to shuv, (as it where) i would be forced into making a move, and using my knowledge of tai-kwon-do, karate and years of kick boxing would be able to "deck anyone that tries"...lol