ANGER

I have long thought anger is a waste of time and energy but I have been exposed to raw, uncontrolled tirades of temper lately and I am wondering what satisfactions all the shouting, fury and raised blood pressure offers the performer. I know as the receiver, I feel as if I am being showered with acid. There is no response to insult and name-calling is there? The attacker would not hear your defense because that would stop the pleasure he receives from spouting filth and sending it to his victim. I wish I could say that the degree people lose control of their emotions is directly proportional to their intelligence but that isn't so. Perhaps Inez because you have a family and have seen children explode in angers that answer other needs than the issue at hand, perhaps you have better insight than I. I wish you would share it. Anger. It confuses me so much. Why on earth would such a counterproductive, useless emotion flourish?