To intervene or to Not intervene, that is the question...

[Krichardson]

Post Malone!

[Carson]

I stopped to get gas today and saw a black guy that looked like post malone but built like a brick shithouse standing,
on the side of the station praying real hard. When I went to pay, he approached me and said excuse me sir, I motioned hold on a minute.
When I paid I walked over to him and he asked me if I had any spare money because he was homeless.

So I did my drug sand alcohol speech, told him drinking wont help, the only people that can help you are you and god.
He started tearing up as we talked for about 15 minutes. I handed him 20.00 and shook his hand and said, no drugs or alcohol.
As I was done pumping gas I looked over at him, gave him the power fist and said keep your chin up. He thanked me again.

That was one dude that broke my heart, I felt really bad for him and wasn't scared of him one bit, even though he could kill me with one punch.
He was built solid.

I pray he gets some help.
P.S. I rarely if ever give money to panhandlers.

Good for you. I hope he takes your advice. The problem with pan handlers is that they rarely use for food. If they are near a food establishment, I tell them I will buy them something to eat. Most do not take me up on it. There is a guy near a Schuykill Expressway Ramp that has a sign * I will tell you a joke for a dollar* I always give him a dollar and listen to his joke. I figure he is earning it.

[JaySmith]

Once upon a time, yeah. Today, no. If you're gonna get murdered, don't do it near me.

[free]

The problem is you don't who your dealing with, could go sideways quick. People of get restless fast, or act that way to get a reaction.

(i'll watch the vid later)

The corollary: never assume that you are the craziest or baddest ass motherfucker in any given situation. DO ASSUME that you are the one with the most to lose in any given situation.

[JAKIII]

I carry a Louisville Slugger in the car... for 'softball' you know.

If I ever happened upon someone being attacked by a pit bull, I'd stop and 'render assistance'.

[free]

Watched the video. My summary is as follows:

1). McDonald's customer got loud with employees. "Nice guy" bystander decided to try to "calm everyone down", got shot dead. Oops!!!!

2). They gave lots of reasons NOT to get involved in someone else's drama. They didn't give a single reason to get involved.

3). They didn't come right out and say it, but it was clear that, from a legal standpoint, you shouldn't get involved in someone else's drama if you can at all help it.

4). If you do decide to get involved, know that you risk EVERYTHING.

In short, from a legal standpoint, it's just plain dumb to get involved and throw yourself at the mercy of "the system".

Additional commentary:
Why in the fuck anyone would decide to get involved with a customer yelling at fast food employees defies all comprehension. MYOFB!!!! I bet the victim's family sure wishes the victim did.

[Excommunicated]

Watched the video. My summary is as follows:

1). McDonald's customer got loud with employees. "Nice guy" bystander decided to try to "calm everyone down", got shot dead. Oops!!!!

2). They gave lots of reasons NOT to get involved in someone else's drama. They didn't give a single reason to get involved.

3). They didn't come right out and say it, but it was clear that, from a legal standpoint, you shouldn't get involved in someone else's drama if you can at all help it.

4). If you do decide to get involved, know that you risk EVERYTHING.

In short, from a legal standpoint, it's just plain dumb to get involved and throw yourself at the mercy of "the system".

Additional commentary:
Why in the fuck anyone would decide to get involved with a customer yelling at fast food employees defies all comprehension. MYOFB!!!! I bet the victim's family sure wishes the victim did.

Daniel Penny, subway Samaritan, comes to mind.

[DukeConnor]

Call 911 and let the professionals deal with it.

[STBear]

Call 911 and let the professionals deal with it.

They are only minutes away when seconds count.

[bogey1]

Good for you. I hope he takes your advice. The problem with pan handlers is that they rarely use for food. If they are near a food establishment, I tell them I will buy them something to eat. Most do not take me up on it. There is a guy near a Schuykill Expressway Ramp that has a sign * I will tell you a joke for a dollar* I always give him a dollar and listen to his joke. I figure he is earning it.

I hope he does too. He was talking about being at half way houses and whatnot. I genuinely felt sorry for him,
the way he was standing there praying. And this older black guy was pumping gas just staring at him,
and waiting for him to do something, but he never did.