i think bullies are cowards. i found that out early on, when i came to north america. IMO, although there are some exceptions, this is the way most of the people in the USA are. this is an interesting observation. long ago, i thought that, as well....and, i am still not sure if it is a truism. my early childhood was free of bullies...i moved, here, and got my first taste of them. and, still, to this day see them, or wannabee bullies, abounding.