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mk  ·  1536 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: I didn't punch a Nazi, and I'm not sure how I feel about that.

He's not a Nazi. He might wish he was, but he's not. Also, consider that he could be any number of un-punchable things, like an undercover cop, or some dude that is dying inside and looking for a way out.

Punching him will not lead to less proud boys, and that's the goal, right?

How about instead of punching him, say: "Hey man. Are you a Proud Boy? Yes? Well, I just want you to know that I think you're wrong. I hope someday that you think so too. Otherwise, have a good day, man."

People aren't Proud Boys because their lives leading up to it were swell.