obeseskydiver1 t1_iuojnzr wrote on November 1, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Reply to comment by redrudck in Man stabbed for defending Jersey City pizzeria employees from abusive customer: police by Redditlurker922

I'm sorry to the people down-voting this person, but they are correct!

You are not the police! So unless you are armed yourself, or have some martial art/boxing experience you should not get involved. If you see someone getting rowdy/crazy at a place, walk away and call the authorities!

You do not what mental issues that person has, you do not know if that person is armed, if that person has fighting experience. You trying to "help" can cost you your life and the original persons' life.

WhiterRice t1_iuowdtw wrote on November 1, 2022 at 11:14 PM

Silver lining, your community is seemingly willing to take a knife for you.

StruansNobleHouse t1_iuozkwg wrote on November 1, 2022 at 11:37 PM

> You do not what mental issues that person has, you do not know if that person is armed, if that person has fighting experience. You trying to "help" can cost you your life and the original persons' life.

You're being downvoted as well, but this is true. Years ago, I was walking with my partner on Marin, near BJs. We saw a couple arguing - the guy punched her, knocked her to the ground and started stomping on her with his boots. I asked my partner to go help her. The guy took out a knife and told him to get away - then the GIRL got up and started yelling at my partner to mind his own fucking business. We quickly walked away with no harm to ourselves, but it could have easily ended badly for us.

It's easy to be a hero when you're sitting behind a screen, because you're not risking anything.

dont_shoot_jr t1_iupb7ip wrote on November 2, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Nobody said it would be easy

StruansNobleHouse t1_iuqxufy wrote on November 2, 2022 at 11:40 AM

I said it's easy to be a hero when you're a sitting behind a screen, being a keyboard warrior. Yes, it's hard to be a hero in person and I give kudos to those that are. Because of my experience with my partner almost getting stabbed when trying to help a woman who did not want help, I am now hesitant to put myself in physical danger for others. I would not risk making my children motherless for a stranger. If someone else wants to risk themselves, then I appreciate it - but we shouldn't be criticizing those who point out that it's dangerous to do so.