Attack in the Beltline Last Night

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Nage Waza

Based on what I know, I would have intervened (Did someone mentions specifics, I certainly did not). Based on what I know, the OP intervened. Absolutely, had I known the perp was a ninja and was chucking throwing stars like he was the bonus level in Shinobi, I would have called 911. I know enough about myself to know that I would venture into harms way to help someone to a certain extent.



So you have decided to be the 'net cop to not let people ever say what they think they would have done? I likely would have done something knowing the guy was attacking someone. Choosing to tackle the perp versus simply following till cops showed up is a different story. Based on what I have done in my life I know what I would do. But you can keep on posting if you like.



LOL, where do you come up with this stuff? If you read the thread you see many posters saying stuff like the OP's situation should be left for the police. Many people grow up learning to not intervene and depend on the police. In fact, every cop and 911 call tells you the same thing. I simply disagree and think people should intervene. There are famous stories of people not doing anything and even not calling 911 since they feel someone else will make that call. Unfortunately, no call ever was made since everyone was depending on everyone else to do something. I am not made up that way, I simply act quickly. I am not sure about you, since I don't know you.

I think you are posting against the wrong person, so I will make my stance very clear for you: I think people should intervene because when good people do nothing evil prevails. Unfortunately, as a society we fail miserably as the evildoers do their thing knowing the majority of people sit back and do nothing. It is nice to read a post where someone stepped out and even though it put themselves at risk, they helped someone.

Neighborhood watch groups, street angels and other 'special groups' exist for the reason that we have unfortunately sat back too much.

Did you even read the thread? Nobody has said he shouldn't have done anything, everyone has commended him for his actions, the only discussion about doing things has been around pursuing the guy.

Good to know you wear your superhero tights all the time though.

[Locke]

Did you invite her up for toast after?

[JustAnotherGuy]

Originally Posted by Ducay

I feel like you've neglected to read the thread or anything I've posted. I comended the OP for what he did. However, I disconcured with his idea that he should have chased after the guy. That was the part where being a "hero" would get you nothing but problems.

Yes, but. He was not doing it to be a "hero". He was doing it to catch the guy who was doing a crime.

I agree with what you are saying I just don't like the phrase you are using. It is a bit insulting.

[stang]

[JustAnotherGuy]

Originally Posted by stang

[Nage Waza]

Originally Posted by valo403

Did you even read the thread? Nobody has said he shouldn't have done anything, everyone has commended him for his actions, the only discussion about doing things has been around pursuing the guy.

Good to know you wear your superhero tights all the time though.

I am not sure why you are going after me. I have not been in disagreement about anything you have said. I think that calling 911 is good and actually going after someone is better (depending on the circumstance). And yes, there is disagreement in this thread regarding the response. That disagreement was not me.