In Self Defense, You Really Are On Your Own | Active Self Protection
We see the Bystander Effect so often in self-defense encounters, but this one really takes the cake. You really are on your own! Would you have had the attitude, skills, and plan to fight this attacker off by yourself? Would you have stepped in as a bystander?
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Attitude. Skills. Plan.
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For anyone criticizing them for not doing anything…jog your memories a bit and remember ANY stabbing video Johns posted. Exactly that can occur or you can get shot. Dont blame them one bit.
I wouldn't have stepped in. You never know maybe it was his phone. He wasn't punching or kicking her. He was clearly going for the phone. Turns out it wasn't his but you don't know that on the Fly. I'd feel like such a d-bag if I just helped a thief steal that dude's phone lol.
Lol everyone saying what they would have done if they were there. This stuff happens randomly when you least expect it and can leave you wondering what's actually going on if you are caught in the middle of it. That coupled with the fact that you have no idea if the attacker is armed with something or not. Most understand that they can quickly become a victim themselves if they intervene. So yes, if you have the necessary skills and materials to help, definitely do so.. but not everyone does.
Would u guys still intervene if he pulled a knife after u attempt to help the woman? Im not sure if there would be legal consequences for knocking the guy out but im sincerely curious.
My first reaction too was why the fuck arent those other guys helping? However after thinking about it what if he then pulls a weapon and i dont have one? Is it worth it? Does she have insurance and could easily get another phone?
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For anyone criticizing them for not doing anything…jog your memories a bit and remember ANY stabbing video Johns posted. Exactly that can occur or you can get shot. Dont blame them one bit.
I wouldn't have stepped in. You never know maybe it was his phone. He wasn't punching or kicking her. He was clearly going for the phone. Turns out it wasn't his but you don't know that on the Fly. I'd feel like such a d-bag if I just helped a thief steal that dude's phone lol.
Lol everyone saying what they would have done if they were there. This stuff happens randomly when you least expect it and can leave you wondering what's actually going on if you are caught in the middle of it. That coupled with the fact that you have no idea if the attacker is armed with something or not. Most understand that they can quickly become a victim themselves if they intervene. So yes, if you have the necessary skills and materials to help, definitely do so.. but not everyone does.
Our country is ruined because of lawyers. Save the country . Take a lawyer out to lunch.
gotta pull a lawyer outta your pocket and discuss it with him before you do anything
All this legal bull crap. Seeing this makes me want to SAP him in the head. Out you go MF
free penalty kick to the face and no one took it.
illinois is nutz
kick him in his fucking face you pussies…not men, to watch a woman in danger like that. this is where our country is, liberalism fully realized.
Holy shit what a bunch of twats. At least kick the dude for God's sake.
It does look like a domestic situation so I can imagine other people not getting involved
hows the saying go? All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing…shame on them
does Brazil still exists?
I don't care if that was her brother! Those guys are all cowards for not doing something. Cowards!!
Wow no one helped. I'd at least gotten down there and tried to pull him off of her and "accidently" grabbed a little camel toe on her.
Would u guys still intervene if he pulled a knife after u attempt to help the woman? Im not sure if there would be legal consequences for knocking the guy out but im sincerely curious.
My first reaction too was why the fuck arent those other guys helping? However after thinking about it what if he then pulls a weapon and i dont have one? Is it worth it? Does she have insurance and could easily get another phone?
already know what i would do