"Sure, we should always get the authorities and city officials involved in
every dispute..."
Harv, I've never said this and I don't think anyone in this thread has said this.
So, why do you feel the need to?
Also, no one has said "verbal combat" is the way to handle any dispute, have they?
So, you're just making up stuff to fit your agenda to push, push, push.
And as for O's comments ... well the old saying about "pot" and "kettle" comes to mind.
Got a question though, I like to listen to country music: Is that a privilege or a right in your opinion? You know, some bullies just don't like country music.
I again suggest that when a metal detector or kite flyer is legally enjoying their hobby in a public venue and is bullied or assaulted, pull out the video cam, don't get in 'verbal combat'
(Harv's words) and if the bully isn't smart enough to walk away, keep recording and call the cops. Actually, I believe if you are a victim or a witness to a crime such as describe by the OP, you have an obligation to report the crime, don't you? This will both better the hobbies (MDing and kiteflying) and will help protect others from encountering these bullies in the future. Still