I don't think it's just the physical violence, though that certainly plays a role. I think it's purpose. In general terms, I think men need purpose. Whether that be a "higher" calling, i.e., law enforcement, clergy, military, firefighter, etc. Or the more "basic" purpose of doing right by your family and/or friends (or your quasi paramil…
I don't think it's just the physical violence, though that certainly plays a role. I think it's purpose. In general terms, I think men need purpose. Whether that be a "higher" calling, i.e., law enforcement, clergy, military, firefighter, etc. Or the more "basic" purpose of doing right by your family and/or friends (or your quasi paramilitary terrorist org). In my experience sports can mostly scratch the violence "itch". I personally taught my two boys (and try to live by myself) that violence is never an acceptable response to anything but violence. I believe men do, in fact, have a duty to be prepared to use violence when the situation demands it though. Violence in defense of those who are unable defend themselves is the duty of every man IMHO.
I don't think it's just the physical violence, though that certainly plays a role. I think it's purpose. In general terms, I think men need purpose. Whether that be a "higher" calling, i.e., law enforcement, clergy, military, firefighter, etc. Or the more "basic" purpose of doing right by your family and/or friends (or your quasi paramilitary terrorist org). In my experience sports can mostly scratch the violence "itch". I personally taught my two boys (and try to live by myself) that violence is never an acceptable response to anything but violence. I believe men do, in fact, have a duty to be prepared to use violence when the situation demands it though. Violence in defense of those who are unable defend themselves is the duty of every man IMHO.
Yeah it doesn't have to be violence. Some intense physicality isn't bad tho.
Obviously, if you're going to make a movie (or a novel) you want some dramatic cinematics.
But the fisticuffs aren't essential.
Tho I do wish I had gotten into a few more scrapes when I was young. Builds character.