Don't beat up the Ignorant

So I've been watching alot of Californication recently. Really great show. I've been pleasantly surprised by the writing. Definitely not something I'd want my parents watching. Or something I'd watch with them if they did decide to watch. Or even something I want to think about them watching. But that's all besides the point.
A few times the main character, Hank Moody (David Duchovny), who is quite the ladies man, has found himself in more than his share of infidelity situations. Usually through no fault of his own. That naturally doesn't stop the scorned man from trying to take out his anger/frustration on Hank. This, I feel, is completely inappropriate. Especially in real-life situations. I know you're pissed and need some outlet, but before you throw down with some stranger for defiling your betroved, make sure he's done something wrong. If your girl picked him up at some bar without mentioning her boyfriend he's not wrong and doesn't deserve a beating.
I've actually been on the first half of this situation. Luckily not the 2nd half. Before I continue I'd like to mention that this all happens prior to any more-than-friends conversation with Hayley. Many years ago I was attending the fall party at a local brewery. Big outdoor event with good beer, bands, food, extra. As the night wore on our small band of merry makers ended up mingling with a group of female merry makers. Things between myself and a young lady started to head in a non-friendly direction. Flirting and...what not. A gentleman never kisses and tells. That seems like a safe policy so I will also adopt it. However, once the party was over and we were all exiting, things seemed to change. Didn't seem so eager to continue hang out, not really interested in getting together later, nothing. After consulting with her friend as to what was going on, it turned out she actually has a boyfriend. Obviously with some issues, but a boyfriend none the less. And while nothing really happened, had he showed up in the middle of the night and saw some of the events, he would have been none too pleased. And naturally I would have likely been the target of his displeasure. All's well that ends well and no one was hurt.
Obviously no one ever wants to discover that their one and only doesn't feel the same. And doesn't act the same. But take 30 seconds and find out what the real story is before you do something unjust. One of the very few morals I try to live by is never punishing the innocent. I've been punished as an innocent and it just sucks.
And now it's time to put this week, and myself, to bed. Tyler successfully stayed home all day by himself, with a lunchtime walk courtesy of Tail Waggerz, and didn't wreck the house. Encouraging sign for the next week when he needs to do this every day until his face gash heals up completely. He just walked himself upstairs for bed time and I shall follow.
PEACE!!