I agree about wanting to strike back. It's why I live where I do, the way I do.
Chronicling their evil everyday is soul-crushing, to be honest. But, it has to be done. I will do what I can to the best of my ability and hopefully, change a few minds along the way.
And if it means getting out of the way, it means getting out of the way.
The first thing you learn in a good self-defense class is to not put yourself in a situation where you will have to defend yourself. Situational awareness is the key to surviving.
Because we win 100% of the fights we don't get involved in.