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I'm 6'3 and about 260 pounds, close to Junta's size. This controversy over the size disparity between Junta and Costin is nonsense. If I got into a fistfight, I would much rather fight another big lumbering slob like myself than to fight some wiry 150-pounder who works out and keeps in shape.

Anyway, I believe the judge was wrong not to allow the information about Costin to come out. Knowing that Costin has had mental problems and also problems controlling his temper should be fair game. Junta's story (that he was cold-cocked by Costin) would be much more believable in this light.

As for Junta, the verdict should come out today. I do not believe this guy should do any serious jail time. He's never had any kind of criminal record before. He was provoked and he lost control. Obviously he has some responsibility here but he is not a murderer in my opinion.

I only had one serious fist-fight as an adult and during those 15 seconds that punches were thrown, I was hitting him as hard as I could and was trying to hurt him. Fifteen minutes afterwards, we were shaking hands and have been friendly ever since.

I'm almost ashamed to admit it but I had a row a year and a half ago at age 43. I own self storage facilities and an irate renter who owed me money came over the counter. His mistake...he was about 22 and thought I was an old fart (because i look like one I suppose). I won handily and didn't overdo it. He ran off and got the cops. They almost arrested me for assault....in my own place of business defending myself!!!...can you believe that?

I must admit....it felt damn good. I was walking around all full of myself for a day or two till my wife "straightend" me out and brought me back to the reality that I really am a middle aged man with a load of kids to boot and I oughta be ashamed of myself and act responsible and all that sort of admonition.