There is hope for the Nation

[barretcreek]

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/05/louisiana_lawmakers_fight_bato.html#incart_2box

[dryheat]

Not being factious. It sets a good example for the youth of today(totally backwards, I know). All it takes is an example of something good coming from something violent. Now, that means a fair fight, not some cheap shot, kick in the b**** kind of fight. But hey, a barroom fight is a barroom fight. And there are basic rules if you are a gentleman and that's what we should all aspire to be.

[Vern Humphrey]

I agree with former Senator Zell Miller, "We should never have outlawed dueling."

Hey, it takes place in private, between consenting adults, right?

[dryheat]

I agree. And there are some rules of behavior.

[bruce]

Man can't control himself and drink ... he needs to stay away from the sauce! If this has not been two politicians ... it this had been a couple of Joe Blows duking it out ... the police would have almost certainly made arrests ... and rightfully so. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.

[Sunray]

Sounds more like a 'common assault.(that'd be the term in our Criminal Code) than a fight according to that news report.
"...Man can't control himself and drink..." It'd be drink and control himself, but absolutely.