That's what they called in the old days "getting toughened up" and "learning to stand up for yourself" and yes, it was considered a good thing. But it seems the left is determined to turn us into a nation of limp wristed wimps. God forbid we ever have to fight another real war...
It can be a good thing to learn how to toughen up and fight for yourself. It can be a bad thing when you target smaller and weaker persons. Emanuel is a bad apple. He is another politician who has profiteered off of his public service.