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It would seem we have two camps regarding this subject: Those dismayed by hearing foul language in public, but quietly pass on by and those who think it right, irrespective of the possible violent consequences to nobly attempt to stop foul language.

When one acts, if you will, in an adult gently scolding a poorly behaved child manner, in this case confronting four men in public regarding foul language, you may be morally right, but lawfully wrong if a shooting occurs.

So who is really morally correct if the result of this gently applied scolding ends up with dead or maimed people?

Personally, the only way I'd even consider stepping up to the plate of correcting a stranger in public would be if I wasn't carrying.

But, that's me.

Attempting to command/correct obnoxious people encountered in public brings with it the great possibility of being found at fault in a court of law if violence occurs because you decided to act.

Do I sympathize with the ugly scenario you encountered - absolutely.

Do I also think you could have simply walked on - same answer...

One other possibility, away from the cretins, would be to have asked for the store manager, explain he situation and let him/her handle it.

Is that cowardly?

Not in the litigious environment we live in.