With a rousing speech an influencial dude can unboot a couple of your other dudes in a fight.

maybe this sets them up to use a Shootout, Boot: ability of their own.

maybe this sets up your stud to play Point Blank. or a couple of dudes to participate in Strength of Fellowship.

or just one more dude to be a moving piece on the chessboard once the dust settles. I know that sometimes I force fights just to get dudes to boot, but I play dirty.