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Im a 'Pistol' · February 25, 2012, 12:01 PM

I agree with all of you . But what if the victim is being severely beaten with or without an object and is totally defenseless to escape ? Im not trying to play Clint Eastwood here, but arent there situations where immediate intervention is required out of concern for someones life/safety instead of waiting minutes before the Calvary arrives which might be just too darn late ? Given the ever increasing rise in violence in America, I dont think im presenting a very far-fetched scenario here ; ive already witnessed it twice in stopped vehicles with a man and woman, and a brutal fist fight on the side of a road between two men.

Assuming you HAD to directly intervene, how would handle it after 911 is called ?

February 25, 2012, 12:01 PM	#10
Im a 'Pistol' Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Posts: 15	I agree with all of you . But what if the victim is being severely beaten with or without an object and is totally defenseless to escape ? Im not trying to play Clint Eastwood here, but arent there situations where immediate intervention is required out of concern for someones life/safety instead of waiting minutes before the Calvary arrives which might be just too darn late ? Given the ever increasing rise in violence in America, I dont think im presenting a very far-fetched scenario here ; ive already witnessed it twice in stopped vehicles with a man and woman, and a brutal fist fight on the side of a road between two men. Assuming you HAD to directly intervene, how would handle it after 911 is called ? Last edited by Im a 'Pistol'; February 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM.