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MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Do you think that
somebody can pick a fight without throwing the first
punch? Do you understand my question?
 
MS. X:
Yes.
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Mr. X, I can
look over her shoulder and see you nodding your head. Do
you think there are occasions where that can happen?
 
MR. X:
Yes, it can be instigated.
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Say it again.
MR. X:
If you push someone a little
too far just by words a lot of people will step over the
line with words and instigate a fight.
 
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Does anybody
disagree with Mr. X? Do you understand what he
said? That somebody can pick a fight, instigate it
without throwing the first punch? I am seeing all nods,
shake your head -- raise your hand if you say, “No, I
don’t think that could happen.” Ms. X raised her
hand. Go ahead, ma’am.
 
MS. X:
No, I was agreeing with what
he was saying.
 
MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:
Now, that you have
raised your hand, that will teach you. It went out of my
head. Let me take a look. Oh. Did you ever hear the
expression “somebody’s personal space.” Has anyone ever

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