Turn the Other Cheek?

Why is it that no matter what kind of campaign we (the Democrats) are in we feel that it is not within our rights to get tough? Even when we have the facts and/or are the one's telling the truth we feel we have to play nice with those who are attacking. The GOP even when guilty of distorting the truth turn everything around and make the DEMS feel like they were the one's who did something wrong. We as a party have to stop feeling that fighting back is barbaric and above us. If we are right - telling the truth - taking the citizens needs seriously, then we should definitely fight back when attacked. We keep getting bullied and the bullies keep winning. Now I am not saying run negative campaigns - But is it negative when you are protecting yourself? I think not - it is showing you are strong enough not to have to go negative but also strong enough to lead.... Remember John Kerry..... We are running out of cheeks to turn...