91-year old man - beaten - by standers do NOTHING!

[CockySOB]

Problem is the bystanders were gutter trash just like the perp. They didn't care. That's their world, where it's ok to beat the shit out of an old helpless 91 year old vet and then steal his car. I say throw them all in jail and throw away the key. Human garbage.

I agree wholeheartedly. Yeah, the piece of shit who beat on the old man is a despicable coward who deserves to be gut shot and staked out in the hot sun. But the cowards who stood around and watched it deserve as bad or worse.

The concept of doing the right thing has been replaced by doing what is personally expedient. Shameful!

[Abbey Marie]

I just discussed this concept with our daughter last night. She was writing about the book, A Boy Called It, for school. The little boy's mom, who decided to call him "It" instead of his name, tortured and abused him daily in extreme ways for years, while the father stood by and did nothing. Somehow when you read it, you end up being more mad at the father than the mother, for allowing it to go on.

[glockmail]

You're right. There's definately a lack of balls in this country.

The femanization of America.

[glockmail]

Honestly who cares if there is a good semaritan law in that state. I know for certain my husband would never stand by and watch a 91 year old man get punched like that.

A good use of a 40 cailber bullet.

[Abbey Marie]

As a woman, it's pretty scary to realize that the number of men willing to help you if you are attacked is dwindling. I suppose feminism is partly to blame, but I also blame the general lack of reverence for life, and the rise in selfishness.

[Trigg]

As a woman, it's pretty scary to realize that the number of men willing to help you if you are attacked is dwindling. I suppose feminism is partly to blame, but I also blame the general lack of reverence for life, and the rise in selfishness.

I think people are just scared of getting hit anymore. I saw a video of a woman bartender getting pumled by a huge guy and nother man just stood there. I mean good lord if nothing else start throwing things at the guy.

[Gaffer]

I'm 60 years old with a heart condition and I would have been all over that piece of shit hitting that man. And when I was done I would have started on the ones that were standing there watching.

[diuretic]

I'm not that surprised. Remember the Kitty Genovese murder? There was a lot of work in social psychology circles done after that incident and something called the Bystander Effect was identified. Here's a brief look at it:

http://www.pineforge.com/newman6stud...es/latane1.htm

Others, however, speculated that the failure of people to get involved might be due more to the social influence that bystanders have on each other than to individual callousness.

More at the link.

However it would have been good if someone had only used their mobile/cellphone to call the cops.

[nevadamedic]

I think some states have a "good semaritan" law don't they? Isn't that what Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer went to jail for in the series finale?

The good samaritin law is something I know well since it protected me if I was off duty and stopped to render assistance at an accident or incident. It only covers the person who renders aid from any liability. It protects the person who helps. It doesn't require anyone to get involved. Now some states have laws where if you see a law enforcement officer in trouble your required to help them, but thats a different subject.

[Sitarro]

How do people completely shed their consciences to do things like this? How do they convince themselves that something like that won't come back to haunt them? I'm telling you, criminals are f*cking stupid. This guy deserves to have the book thrown at him.

These are the felons that the Dems call their constituents and want to make sure they can vote in jail.....you guys must be very proud. I imagine the ACLU is already working on a case against the older man that forced that underpriveldged young man to scrape his knuckles on his old face. How dare those old people walk around being such perfect victims for these young citizens that would surely be out looking for a job if these people wouldn't be around tempting them. It's an outrage!

[nevadamedic]

As a woman, it's pretty scary to realize that the number of men willing to help you if you are attacked is dwindling. I suppose feminism is partly to blame, but I also blame the general lack of reverence for life, and the rise in selfishness.

Actually if you yell rape any man will come to your aid, if they are a real man.

[nevadamedic]

As a woman, it's pretty scary to realize that the number of men willing to help you if you are attacked is dwindling. I suppose feminism is partly to blame, but I also blame the general lack of reverence for life, and the rise in selfishness.

Don worry Abby, if you or any other female was in danger and I was around I would save you guys. There are two crimes I cant stand, crimes against women and cimes against children.

[nevadamedic]

These are the felons that the Dems call their constituents and want to make sure they can vote in jail.....you guys must be very proud. I imagine the ACLU is already working on a case against the older man that forced that underpriveldged young man to scrape his knuckles on his old face. How dare those old people walk around being such perfect victims for these young citizens that would surely be out looking for a job if these people wouldn't be around tempting them. It's an outrage!

Your awesome

[Abbey Marie]

Don worry Abby, if you or any other female was in danger and I was around I would save you guys. There are two crimes I cant stand, crimes against women and cimes against children.

[Sitarro]

Your awesome

No, you are..... medics are the best! Thanks for the service that you provide the people that need it most.