Was it an act of compassion?

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Yes, what Martin was trying to do was demonstrate to her that she is behaving badly, and being very hurtful. But the way he chose to do that was itself harmful. He did not operate with compassion towards her. He was hurt, and lashed out. This got her to stop, but is every bit as wrong as what she was doing, and can't be considered a decent way to act or be considered brilliant.

Martin did not operate from his highest self. He allowed lower impulses to direct him. His actions were not intended to bring love and harmony to this encounter. His actions were intended to bring discord and conflict. Martin indulged his ego and his addiction to self-righteousness.

The results Martin got speak for themselves. The world is not better off because of Martin's actions. Love and compassion was not brought into the world because of Martin's actions. Martin accomplished the opposite of that.