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Article: Anger-management programs aim to head off violence.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
- Article date:
- April 15, 1996
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ST. PAUL, Minn. _ As emotions go, anger is right up there in the top 10. It's for real.
But anger can get you in a heap of trouble.
Take a recent showdown at the state Capitol involving state Rep. Jeff Bertram. The Paynesville lawmaker was almost ousted from his seat in the Minnesota House after 10 constituents complained he harassed, intimidated and bullied them.
Look at the case of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Isaiah Rider, convicted several months ago of fifth-degree assault after kicking a Mall of America bar manager during an argument.
Or consider any of dozens of scenarios involving less prominent people in which anger becomes the ...