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Originally Posted by Brian L
Of course we can all talk tough about what we'd do should we be attacked by a bunch of young punks, but what happens when they also decide to start arming themselves? What would keep them from also picking up stones and throwing them at you? A bunch of idiots like them with nothing to lose? Think about it, you're in more risk if you escalate the situation.
Those kids are bananas, they're all yellow and come in a bunch. They won't attack anyone in a group. Safety in numbers, folks. If you're heading out to the ditch in a sketchy area, make sure you've got your friends with you.
I wonder what Bourne PD is doing about this situation proactively?
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Put me in the 5'5" (165) category, so it's always a concern when fishing alone... at night, etc. (Been trying to fish with Big Fish Larry for protection, but we have had trouble meeting up)
Can't run as fast as I used to, especially without dropping and sacrificing my canal gear (yeah, like THAT is going to happen any time soon!). I always carry a razor sharp fillet knife of course, got a permit for pepper spray to boot. And I am not one that feels the least bit squeemish about fighting dirty either, so in the event of a fair 1 on 1 challenge, well, I llike my chances with the helpers above, (unless they're Larry's size, heh-heh), buuuuut still...
The thing about clubs and fillet knives reminds me of what happened to my brother's life long pal/best friend about 13 years ago or so. Same deal, he was about 17 or so, stopping to pick up his girlfriend in front of a 7-11, minding his own business, when 5 punks start in with him. Well he grabbed a baseball bat to protect himself, and as soon as the 5 punks managed to wrestle it away from him, they killed him with it in cold blood.
1 on 1 is one thing, but Joe makes a good point about beating feet as an alternative when the odds are against you.... unless of course you have an enraged Big Fish Larry standing behind you.
good point
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