If you think someone is baiting you then Ignore them. You have no need to reply back. It just makes more work for the F-Mods if they have to remove comments. Just move on and forget they posted.
His post fits in the rules and can't be removed because you think He's trying to cause You issues.
No action was needed in this case.
PS. If you were a vet then you know you can ignore him. You have the will power and the training. Put it to good use.
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