That is very true.
I've had several friend who have had their asses handed to them in a streetfight but later vendicated themselves in a most unpleasant and uncalled for way. A fight by the way, which they were in the wrong in the first place. It's just the attitude of some people. An attitude I shared for the longest of time. and I use the knowledge I gained from my experiences to better myself and hopefull inform others. It's a penance of sorts that I pay; I have spoken to troubled teenagers in assemblies and participate on forums about such things.