saw someone get mugged last nite

[octopus41092]

Risking your own physical well-being to help someone who is being physically assaulted is heroic.

Risking your own physical well-being to recover someones stolen purse that probably has less than $50 in it is retarded.

Seems most of the people in this thread fall into the latter category.

The real question is, was she hot?

 

[vi edit]

u did the right thing. If I am ever mugged I will just give them all my shit. I would be mad at losing my wallet more then anything as its very nice. It's not worth a fight over shit like that.

Mugging is one thing. OP described a punk ass purse snatcher.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

I wouldn't have risked it either especially since you don't know if the guy is carrying a weapon. At the end of the day its a handbag and can be replaced.

Edit: If a person is being beaten up then that is a different matter.

A weapon could be anything from a blunt object to a used needle. I wouldn't fuck with a homeless guy over a purse snatching; too risky.

If the person is being beat on, I'd smoke the guy in the head with something.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Hard to tell what I'd do, I'd probably yell out something to make sure everyone is aware of the situation to see if it maybe invokes people to chase him. Like "Hey! that guy is stealing that lady's purse!". I'm not the most physical person so I would probably avoid trying to catch him myself unless it's just a young punk that I know I can take on.

If there was a good opportunity to inflict damage to him, like if I happen to have something in my hands I can use as a weapon, I would maybe run after him. Really hard to tell without being in the situation. Really depends on how many other people are around, the environment, circumstances, etc.

If I had my cell on me I'd probably call 911 while slowly keeping up with him so I can say up to the minute where he is, and description etc.

 

[Lumathix]

LOL@ all the internet tough-guys.

It's not about being a internet tough guy. it's about doing the right thing. Men used to be men. My Dad or uncles would have tried to stop this guy no questions asked. Now everyone cares only for himself.

It's really sad.

 

[Young Grasshopper]

Lumathix=internet tough guy.



like someone said. there are certain things in life worth rising your life over:

some woman getting raped/beaten up = yes
a $100 purse that can be replaced at macy's = no

 

[zinfamous]

you could have at least tripped the guy and given him a swift kick to the kidneys/groin with little risk to yourself, no?

yes, we're only people commenting form the safety of our desks. I realize that shit like this happens somewhat instantaneously, and it's difficult to judge how one reacts with 2 seconds to calculate.

 

[darkxshade]

pic of the woman? is she hot? determining factor there. 😉

 

[shangshang]

You did the right thing. The guy could be carrying HIV infected needles. Risking a chance to be potentially HIV infected would require something of far far greater magnitude than a snatched purse of belong to some stranger.

To all the internet e-heroes. I hear that there's an e-robbery going on at Farmville on Facebook. Here's your chance tough guys.

 

[Hyperlite]

You've just hired the A-Team. That'll be $200,000.

 

[Young Grasshopper]

you could have at least tripped the guy and given him a swift kick to the kidneys/groin with little risk to yourself, no?

the closest the guy got to me was maybe 8 ft distance. he was running toward the sidewalk which i was walking on, saw me and another pedestrian and continued ont he street until it was clear.

 

[Adam8281]

... It's his uncle.

Yeah, but he lived with him and regarded him as a father. I wasn't going for a 1:1 correspondence, but just the idea of his father-figure being murdered.

 

[darkxshade]

on a serious note here:

If it were me, I wouldn't do a thing either... The sad part is that it's not because I couldn't take him, it's because the legal system is so fucked, I don't wanna risk getting sued or something stupid for being a good samaritan. Because you know that is the type of bullshit that you can imagine happening in this country.

edit: the reason I think that is because if the guy were running towards me, my first instinct would have been to punch him in the face/knock him the fuck out. Anything to put him out quickly because I wouldn't want to risk escalating the situation by having to fight the guy.

 

[Lumathix]

Lumathix=internet tough guy.



like someone said. there are certain things in life worth rising your life over:

some woman getting raped/beaten up = yes
a $100 purse that can be replaced at macy's = no

Then so be it, I'm an internet tough guy. No matter how you paint this picture, when people start putting themselves before their fellow man, things start looking grim. And that's where we are heading. You didnt do anything, and if you're ok with that, then there's nothing this internet tough guy can say to change your mind. I would have done SOMETHING because I care when someone is getting "wronged".

 

[shangshang]

It's not about being a internet tough guy. it's about doing the right thing. Men used to be men. My Dad or uncles would have tried to stop this guy no questions asked. Now everyone cares only for himself.

It's really sad.

So your Dad or uncles would have tried, but you're not sure you would. In fact, since you're talking heresy, we're not even sure if your Dad/uncles would have tried.

But I like how you volunteer others' imaginary toughness to furhter your argument. You're my hero. I shall find an e-pussy to reward you with.

 

[RearAdmiral]

The theme song to Orgasmo does not apply to you.

 

[Fear No Evil]

Having only seconds to react its tough to say if intercepting the person is the right answer. The TRUE question is did you go to the assistance of the woman who was mugged? She now has no ID, no cash, and probably no easy way of calling anyone. I would have gone to her and provided her with the assistance she needed to call the police and get ahold of someone who can assist her in getting home, etc..

 

[InflatableBuddha]

on a serious note here:

If it were me, I wouldn't do a thing either... The sad part is that it's not because I couldn't take him, it's because the legal system is so fucked, I don't wanna risk getting sued or something stupid for being a good samaritan. Because you know that is the type of bullshit that you can imagine happening in this country.

While I agree that an overly litigious society is a problem, I don't think that would be an issue in this scenario. OP was in a very public place (downtown LA subway station) - there would be tons of witnesses who could testify he was in the right.

edit: the reason I think that is because if the guy were running towards me, my first instinct would have been punch him in the face/knock him the fuck out. Anything to put him out quickly because I wouldn't want to risk escalating the situation by having to fight the guy.

This would be the best solution. Then call 911.

 

[Lumathix]

So your Dad or uncles would have tried, but you're not sure you would. In fact, since you're talking heresy, we're not even sure if your Dad/uncles would have tried.

But I like how you volunteer others' imaginary toughness to furhter your argument. You're my hero. I shall find an e-pussy to reward you with.

I used my Dad and Uncles to represent a generation with a different set of ideals and morals that are completely different from yours or Grasshopper's. I guarantee you, that your wife / girlfriend / mother would appreciate a guy like my Dad standing up for them. And if she didn't....it doesn't matter because that's not the point, and it's the right thing to do.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

I would of stopped the guy and got the purse. I would of just told him he better give it back or it's gonna get nasty. Call me Internet tough guy or whatever but I never backed down from the scariest guys in a Texas prison so some homeless purse snatcher would be nothing. I couldn't look myself in the mirror if I didn't. I would hope the next man would do the same thing for my wife or mother. Keep neffing kids.

 

[gaidensensei]

Why were you shocked? Like did the thug look menacing or something, not sure what would cause you to freeze up for a few secs unless it was danger (this is just my perspective).


But ATOT wise, all you had to ask if it was wrong to not be apart of the good samaritans. But you don't sound necessarily evil either, more like neutral.

 

[Red Squirrel]

on a serious note here:

If it were me, I wouldn't do a thing either... The sad part is that it's not because I couldn't take him, it's because the legal system is so fucked, I don't wanna risk getting sued or something stupid for being a good samaritan. Because you know that is the type of bullshit that you can imagine happening in this country.

edit: the reason I think that is because if the guy were running towards me, my first instinct would have been to punch him in the face/knock him the fuck out. Anything to put him out quickly because I wouldn't want to risk escalating the situation by having to fight the guy.

Sadly this is true, and probably would be the result.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Most people are not psychologically prepared to respond to a situation like this instantly. The reality is that before a person is ready to respond, the provocation is over. The only thing that can be done at that point is wonder what he might have done.

I'll give the OP a pass.

 

[Capt Caveman]

David Carradine is rolling in his grave right now. Please change your username.

 

[vi edit]

And in regards to "it just being a purse you can replace". No it's not. You've got cell phones with lots of contacts and numbers. Tons of personal ID stuff and threat of ID theft. You have your house keys in there so now you have to go change your locks. Same with your car keys. Might have your work ID in there with access to your office that you now have to replace.

Purses aren't the same as wallets.