didn't see "other thread', but i agree - the premise that all Buddhist are pacifists, or without human feelings or vigilantism is to deny one's human nature.
The purpose of the Noble Path is a way to overcome our base instincts. i.e. always wanting more material wealth, alwys wanting more desires in general.
I am still new to this, i've only dedicated my life in the past few years, ( I actually was raised Catholic), and had weight probs/smoking cigs. various vices.
I had to find a new way - the hedonistic culture we live in just encourages these; so i went back to my understanding of eastern thought, and read about the Middle Way, and embraced it.
I try not to cling to any attachment, one must live for the moment, and meditation has also helped extend the "quiet mind times" ( mostly walking meditation, but some actual postures).
It worked. I lost a ton of weight. quit all drinking and drugs ( except for the occasional weed), and was finally able to quit cigs. extinguished the desires too.
I don't know if you know how horrible they are now -the "fireproofing" is done by bands on neoprene ( divers mask material) - and they are more carcinogenic then ever.
I still have my emotional outbusts - but i can step outside my ego (noself), and see it for what it is. and self correct.
I'm in the best shape of my life, and while i'm much poorer then most Americans, there is little I desire then an income to pay my bills.
My big fling this year was a Tom Petty concert ( awesome) - i might be able to get to a Floriduh beach -we'll see.
I don't concern myself with "what's the next pleasure" life is doing what you have to to make it thru, in an honorable way.
The big difference in our religion - is we have to self perfect ourselves, no "revelation God" will save us.
We are own own selves, for better or worse, we own our destiny. I prefer that idea - control of my life, and outcome, rather then the western idea of sacrificing to a a god for salvation.
Sorry about the run on. Just wanted to chime in