Sheepdog Tip of the Day, During Combat tip 42
The worst thing in the world is Barney Fife with a bullet in his gun. "Oh God! I might have to kill him!" The correct response is this: "I think I'm going to have to kill this guy. I knew it might come to this some day." By completely accepting the possibility, you maintain control of yourself and are better able to deter your opponent. Deterrence is something that law enforcement officers do over and over as peacekeepers in the streets of America, and it is something that soldiers do in the volatile streets of foreign lands. When people know that warriors are present, they slow their cars, they do not rob convenience stores, and they are less likely to commit deadly acts in the name of politics and religion. Warriors daunt and deter. Their very presence can save lives and stop killing.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Combat
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