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He may have brought the hammer and intended to take the bike because he’s a thief, he may have done so because he believed it was a bike that was stolen from him or and acquaintance, he may have taken the hammer from the father, etc...
I hate thieves as much as anyone, but this thread is a great example of “ trial by public opinion “, give them a chance to complete their investigation and conclude any criminal proceedings, it’s kind of a process, no?
I know this is going against the grain of all you internet tough guys but hopefully the thief doesn’t die. Not that he isn’t a piece of shit but that is a lot of weight on someone’s conscience who was just acting on a heat of the moment, self defense situation. Fuck thieves but still... Also, no matter the situation, you shouldn’t start beating in someone’s skull if they are out cold on the ground unless you are trying to kill them. That’s why the adults there were telling the kid to ease up. They could see the situation unfolding with a clearer train of thought.
I wouldn't really call self defense "street justice" either. As far as we know the father and son were not actively trying to break any laws prior to and during the altercation.
If the guy does not die he will still get his day in court.
The Shop
Force is not used to punish. That WOULD be street justice which IS wrong. Force, properly used, is to defend oneself or others, and in the case of law enforcement, to bring someone to justice.
By appearances, the force used here was used to prevent the son from becoming victim #2 of the suspect.
Rode my first MX race in 1979 was astounded that people just left everything everywhere at the track, even then thousands of dollars of stuff just lying around. It's about trust and the number one rule in life if it is not yours don't touch it. All thieves suck, but bike thieves are particularly offensive because they violate the code." Dude sorry I haven't seen you for 6 weeks but I have the replacement for the brake lever you spotted me a couple of races ago I'll bring it by your pit as soon as I'm finished at sign up.Thanks again..."
Paw Paw
That's some twisted logic, doc!
Nope, the choice was made by the criminal...
If someone (AKA Thief) is trying to steal something of value and assaults your family are you saying your willing to wait for the court system to do there job?
When I moved to Florida in 95 and not being in my house more than 3 months some scumbags tried to break into my house at night while I was home with my wife and dog. I was woken by my dog growling and went into my living room to find the POS arm sticking through a window trying to unlock my front door and enter. I carefully stuck a fully automatic rifle against his head and told him to stay still. I was shaking while holding his arm. His partner in crime jumped in their car and left the POS.
Make a story short, cops came and arrested him and me. I was arrested for having a few guns in my possession that were not transported correctly into FL. I have a FFL license but did not do the proper transfer from state to state.
So I spent the night in jail with the POS in another cell away from me. When he went up in front of the judge he was released. He had multiply arrests. I was fined little over $3,000.00 and had to do lots of paperwork to get my guns back.
POS got out and was walking the streets before a law abiding citizen.
I suggest you do not wait for justice from the court system when someone is assaulting your family or you could be burying them.
Pit Row
I disagree with hoping that the guy dies from his injuries.
It sounds like you got the raw end of the deal when you stood up to protect your family, and that is a shame.
And for everyone saying what they would do in that situation, there is no way to truly know unless you are or have been faced with it so those statements are hollow in my opinion.
What if the guy who appears to have been killed was the actual owner of the bike?
This a lose lose for both young men. If the young man was attempting to steal the bike,obviously it went terribly sideways for him. Does he deserve to die or live the rest of his life with a TBI?
I really doubt the young man that hit him with the ramp will go through life wearing this as a badge of honor whatever the outcome may be!
Did anyone see the Dad in the video clip with injuries from being hit with a hammer?
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