NYC Subway Attack. Is it an Assault or was he defending himself?

[CameraNewbie 0]

Subway Shenanigans

What do protesters want? Dead cops! When do they want it? Every 2 weeks!

[airdvr 210]

From the comments....Smacked her like the father role model she needs lol

Please don't dent the planet.

Destinations by Roxanne

[normiss 892]

How much assault must one accept before they batter the attacker in self defense?
Didn't crazy girl smack him twice before he responded?

Is there a translator for that video???

[Andy9o8 2]

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Is it an Assault or was he defending himself?

All criminal charges against him have been dropped. Sounds like that's the right decision.

[CornishChris 5]

This would never happen on the London Underground because no one speaks, makes eye contact or recognises any other human being on the tube.

CJP

Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people

[rehmwa 2]

I'd say anyone has a right to physically defend themself in that scenario once another makes a physical attack. and he stayed away from any type of contact up until then despite the idiotic verbal abuse so that's pretty decent

(we didn't see anything prior to this, video starts right in the middle of the verbal abuse - he might have said "hi", or even "you look very pretty miss" - which of course is unbelievable sexual harassment.....)

I think there's a next step even, I'd still like to see someone that's bigger than the other person (gender is NOT a criteria, I think it's a general rule) be able to walk away before any of that started rather than just be composed during the abuse and stay there.

If it does escalate, I'd rather see a controlled physical response while one can maintain composure rather than waiting until he "snaps" also - using minimal force.

sometimes really hard to maintain in the real world though

those girls (children) need better role models and some growing up

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[SkyDekker 1,465]

rehmwa

I'd say anyone has a right to physically defend themself in that scenario once another makes a physical attack. and he stayed away from any type of contact up until then despite the idiotic verbal abuse so that's pretty decent

(we didn't see anything prior to this, video starts right in the middle of the verbal abuse - he might have said "hi", or even "you look very pretty miss" - which of course is unbelievable sexual harassment.....)

I think there's a next step even, I'd still like to see someone that's bigger than the other person (gender is NOT a criteria, I think it's a general rule) be able to walk away before any of that started rather than just be composed during the abuse and stay there.

If it does escalate, I'd rather see a controlled physical response while one can maintain composure rather than waiting until he "snaps" also - using minimal force.

sometimes really hard to maintain in the real world though

those girls (children) need better role models and some growing up

I felt very threatened by her. I probably would have just shot her "standing my ground".

[normiss 892]

Worked pretty well for Bernie!

[rehmwa 2]

SkyDekker

I felt very threatened by her. I probably would have just shot her "standing my ground".

Even though I say it's a duty to walk away/use minimal force, etc etc.....Actually, I have no issues with 'stand your ground', 'castle' laws etc. It just protects us from unfair prosecution for one choice that we should have as individuals.

I so say I think it's better judgment to walk away. That said, if you aren't breaking any law, you have zero duty to walk away. No one should be bullied or required by law to not 'stand their ground'. So, yes, good idea to move away, but it has to be your own decision to do it.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

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Subway Shenanigans

Self defense.

In a one on one situation I will do everything I can to not throw the first punch… but if the other person does, I'm going to do everything I can to throw the last one.

cavete terrae.