Ever wonder?

[ANGELMAN]

Well done. I have done similar myself. As a stranger once told me when i needed a hand " we are all in this world together "

[Jaggy thistle]

I was on a long train journey and there was 5 or 6yobs at the front of the carriage making a lot of noise .Man sitting behind me went to toilet as he returned he askedthem politely to make less noise as there were people trying to get some sleep as he came level with me one of the yobs came after him like a raging bull and grabbed him by the neck I stood up tapped the yob on the shoulder and said you go back to your seat sit down and shut up he turned round and went back to his seat there was complete silence for the rest of the journey , Ido not know if it was the kilt which scared him or my hight as I am far too old to be much of a threat

[Splinty]

Jebus. Where were all you interfering people when I was mugged in Manchester?

Don't worry, I ended up ok, just short 50 quid.

There is something to be said, as mentioned, for the choice to not interfere if the violence hasn't been accomplished yet. Knowing your own capabilities is very key as well. Kicking the crap out of someone smaller than you because they're being violent with someone smaller than them is brutish and unnecessary.

All in all, the OP handled the situation very well, KUDOS. I love that you didn't go on the attack, just defended.

[siva011]

Life has no value to some anymore.

True, it doesn't to many. But seeing the responses on this thread gives hope that there are still PLENTY of good people left.

[Jack Daw]

Sure hope someone doesn't offer the suggestion that you might've been hurt for doing what was clearly the right thing.

I've been in the same situation more than once and I've always stood right by my friend.

Somewhere in Leviticus I believe, it states that you shall not stand by while your neighbor bleeds.

Slainte,
steve

Good advice! Both the Old and New Testaments are my resources for good behavior.