Good question. To me there is a difference between what is written and what is real life. Most of the guys I know that would classify themselves as badass are completely self absorbed jerks. They are loud, obnoxious, and more of the ass than badass. They use up and spit out everyone around them. They are kind and generous only if it benefits them directly. They talk about the great things they do for everyone and even their family. They have to talk themselves up because no one else will. They are true legends in their own mind.

The guys I would consider true men are much more quiet. They are more the definition of a gentleman. They are often spoken of very well by people that know them. They know where their priorities and obligiations are and they take care of business.

As far as war goes, that is an extreme. First, I doubt that anyone would want me on their fighting line but I'll go if needed. Second, a war would be something that was thrust on me and wouldn't be my choice. I would still do what I could to make sure my wife and kids were taken care of first(financially, homestead, life insurance, support people).

Thanks for the polite discussion. Could you tell me if you are married or have children of your own?

Me? I'll be 50 later this year and married 24 years with one kid. I have walked out of several meetings to take care of my kid. I even walked out on a well known radio talk show personality because my kid was playing in a concert. I know the reason I do all of what I do is to make mine and my families life better. It wouldn't be better for me to skip out of her life to work.