They Mocked a Quiet Woman in a Café — 15 Seconds Later, They Realized She Was a Navy SEAL Veteran

and disappear, or respond to aggression with overwhelming force designed to end the threat permanently. De-escalation would have been the civilian response, the socially appropriate choice that avoided confrontation and allowed everyone to return to their morning routines without incident.

But Briggs eliminated that option when he stood, blocking Emily’s continue reading …