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Just saw some knob kick a child. I would have stepped in if he tried to repeat it and was happy to exchange views on what i was staring at but would have loved to kick his teeth in myself. Anyway plod are making a visit. Sometimrs i wish i had taken up ass kicking and not cycling as a kid then i wouldnt be such a wimp.
and you want what from here?
Some urine and generic Marzocchi forks?
you're in the right place.
Maybe the child deserved it.
MSP child was maybe three years old.
I thought you were quite aggressive and a bit of a hard man*. 😐
*I can only base my opinion on forum interactions...
Piss of you ****!!!
Only tough on the interweb!
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To be honest its shaken me up a bit. Had he kicked him again i'd have had to step in and would no doubt have got a kicking myself.
I'd imagine guys that pick on 3 year olds are probably not all that tough really, otherwise he'd find someone of a similar size to kick about, then again, maybe the kid was just bait!
Maybe it was the Krankies having a domestic?
What sort of kick? Kick up the arse? Boot in the shins?
I kick my kid all the time, I think he likes it.
I would of kicked him and asked him if he liked it !!!
I got a few funny looks when I stuck my foot out to trip my sprinting two year old in the park last month..
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I saw this happen years ago - some ned took a run up and kicked his daughter hard in the rear. Ashamed to this day that I did nothing...
If he's happy to kick a three year old kid he's most likely to run away when he's confronted by another bloke. You should have hooked the tosser.
To be honest its shaken me up a bit. Had he kicked him again i'd have had to step in and would no doubt have got a kicking myself.
Yeah, sure.
What are you crying about,that you couldn't fight him or you were too scared to take a punch or more in payment for making your point.
And those folks who think all bullies are cowards, really don't know any proper bullies.
What are you crying about,that you couldn't fight him or you were too scared to take a punch or more in payment for making your point.
neither just wish i wasnt built like a cyclist and could have given him the kicking he deserved. I have no doubt when i walk past tomorrow with the dog he will know exactly who called the police so it may not be over yet. I'd rather that than do nothing though.
You seem agitated, do you need a hug?
What sort of kick? Kick up the arse? Boot in the shins?
I kick my kid all the time, I think he likes it.
the later with associated get in the ****ing house rant.
And if you weren't built like a cyclist & got stuck in, you'd be happy with the consequences?
In fights, quite often, 1 goes to hospital & 1 goes to court, which one do you want?
Even if you can fight, it must be avoided at all costs.
Only defend yourself & yours.
neither just wish i wasnt built like a cyclist and could have given him the kicking he deserved. I have no doubt when i walk past tomorrow with the dog he will know exactly who called the police so it may not be over yet. I'd rather that than do nothing though.
It doesn't matter how you are built, it doesn't stop you from walking over there and kicking him in the same way he kicked the kid.
You seem agitated, do you need a hug?
Well, yes, unless you are nervous coming near someone who is agitated.
In fights, quite often, 1 goes to hospital & 1 goes to court, which one do you want?
True and then i'd lose my job too.
Hey Don i think your hardman has popped up!
Hey Don i think your hardman has popped up!
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And those folks who think all bullies are cowards, really don't know any proper bullies.
+1. Or bullies with drug issues. There's too many variables here to aportion blame or suggest a better response. A light kick up the bum is hardly the end of the world, and could have been done with no ill intent. Likewise a kick up the bum could have been meant to down the kid and cause serious damage. Who knows?
It was a proper agrey boot, not a kick up the arse. The bloke new it too which is why he started ranting at me. Had it been a dog I'd have phoned the rspb, if someone did that to my son i would lose the plot. I'm happy i've done the right thing on balance.
I'm happy i've done the right thing on balance
I think you have too. Nice one. Hope the pr*ck learns a lesson.
Seriously though, it would've been a bit shit to give someone a slap in front of their kid. Just enforces the "violence is right" view the poor child already has.
you certainly did do the right thing! My gut would've said bunch the G**! but nowadays (sadly) you have to think twice about helping anyone - young or old!
My bro in law is an osteopath, medical knowledge coming out of his ears really. Saw a road traffic accident (so he thought)...went to help the guy that had been run over. Guy had severe head injuries, so my brother started to carry out first aid until the ambulance arrived.
few weeks later it turned out the guy who got 'run over' had actually jumped in front of a the car in an attempt to comit suicide. Then wanted to sue my bro!!!!!!
The world is a mad place.
What i mean is IF you had done something, you could've ended up in the nick - 'human rights' and all that bull!
I'm happy i've done the right thing on balance.
Wait, now you're glad you're a wimp?
'human rights' and all that bull!
What a strange comment, surely the whole point is the child's "human right" not to be assaulted, especially by someone who appears to be a parent or guardian. And it is that human right as enforced by law that is most likely to provide protection.
Wait, now you're glad you're a wimp?
Have you always had difficultirs reading?
What a strange comment, surely the whole point is the child's "human right" not to be assaulted, especially by someone who appears to be a parent or guardian. And it is that human right as enforced by law that is most likely to provide protection.
Know exactly what you mean but i hear it all too often now where you see people doing the right thing in life and others dont. You question this and are repeatedly told they have a 'human right' etc etc. What i was trying to illutrate (maybe badly) doing the right thing nowadays doesn't always work out.
Have you always had difficultirs reading?
No, it appears to be a very recent development.
Ok how about next time i need a hardman i'll call you in exchange you can have a hug and i'll belp you with your reading and comprehension?
Ooh no, not me. I'm not a hard man. I'm just trying to follow your reasoning.
OK I'll try again for you...People who are violent to kids I'd like to slap until they squeal for mercy but I'm a bit of a wimp so have to make do with doing the right thing, which while right I suppose may not be as immediately satisfying.
Right, that's what i thought. You are happy that you did the right thing. You did the right thing because you were too wimpy to do the other more physical thing which you would have preferred to do. So, you are happy that you were a wimp. I don't mean that as a criticism.
So, you are happy that you were a wimp.
no I would have much preferred to own him with a set of bombers
1) Work out
2) Take out your violent tendencies through boxing, as you clearly have some pent up aggression. This is quite normal.
3) (What you should do in a perfect world but technically should not) - If you ever do see a man beating a woman or child, sucker punch that man in the side of head. Keep kicking them when they are down and then run before the police get there.
4) (What you should do in a country dominated by ligation and British law) - Alternatively you could try usng reasonable force but this might end up with you getting your head kicked in or your throat slashed.
5) (What I wouldn't fault you for doing) - Learn that the world is a sad place and just intervene as you can.... without risking your self (this is more than most people do)..... If you get killed, what will your family do. Do things that protect the victim, but minimize risk to yourself. Shouting loudly and calling the attention of passers by is a good one.
Have a nice day.
Seriously though, it would've been a bit shit to give someone a slap in front of their kid. Just enforces the "violence is right" view the poor child already has.
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Wimp or Gorilla - hit someone and welcome a criminal record.
Fight with your mind and stay legal.
1) Work out
2) Take out your violent tendencies through boxing, as you clearly have some pent up aggression. This is quite normal.
1. I have a Doctors note, havent even been able to ride a bike for five years.
2. I might get hurt!
Fight with your mind and stay legal.
Works for me.
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Louis CK on kids....well worth a watch.
A-A, I'm not really built like a cyclist, and I've done martial arts for years and feel I have a better than average chance of 'winning' a fight. If I saw someone laying into a kid then of course I'd step in, however, from what you said, I'd have done exactly the same as you. It's a sad observation on society that we all live in, but that simply isn't unusual, even if I do find it unacceptable Sadly I think the police / social services really wont worry too much about it.
Frankenstein - MemberWimp or Gorilla - hit someone and welcome a criminal record.
If you are defending a child from being hit it is perfectly acceptable to hit someone to stop them from hitting he child
Had it been a dog I'd have phoned the rspb
How would the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds have helped?
Frustrating, isn't it, weighing up "doing the right thing" against "receiving a shoeing." I've been on the wrong side of bullying once to often and tend to wade in on reaction and adrenaline and think later, but I'm no fighter and it's going to get me hospitalised one of these days. So far I've been lucky.