"smashed his skull with a tire iron. your defending this?"
I didn't see his comments as a defense, just a prudent bit of advice. While I agree with those who have stated that this behavior is inappropriate, I have trouble getting worked up over it. Just being honest.
see post 26.
(...smashed his skull with a tire iron)
Could have been described "...hit in the head with a tire iron", but it wouldn't as dramatic.