Commuting - Hit by a rock

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spidercyclist
03-30-05, 11:04 PM
I was coming home from work and I was about a block from my house. I saw a bunch of kids on a porch. I didn't think much of it. I went by, and was hit by a rock. I stopped my bike and yelled at the kids. They yelled back, so I told them I was going to call the police. I went home and then I went back to the house to get the address. When I got back, the house was dark and no one was there. I didn't call the police, I don't think it would do any good. Looks like whoever was home left in a hurry. I had something like this happen to me a long time ago as well. I even went to the prosecutors office about it, and nothing happened, because if you don't have a witness, the prosecuting offices really don't want to do much about it. I can't stand punks. Alone, they're not dangerous, but in a group they're morons. Thanks for letting me vent. Have a good evening.


Chris L
03-31-05, 01:13 AM
This sort of thing is the reason that I prefer riding on roads with at least moderate traffic (but preferably heavy traffic). The presence of a few potential witnesses tends to have a profound effect on the behaviour of others.

twahl
03-31-05, 04:58 AM
As I explained to my wife...never threaten these puckheads that you are going to call the police. They already have no respect for authority. Her lesson was taught by finding a 3 foot long scratch down the side of her 3 month old car a couple of days later.

You either call the police and report it, or you convince them that you are absolutely out of your mind and have no qualms about doing them bodily harm, damn the consequences. You can't threaten them with authority, either apply it or provide it.


vtjim
03-31-05, 06:01 AM
Rock through window? Payback...

TheDL
03-31-05, 08:31 AM
wasn't there a poll a month or so back about "packin' heat" while commuting? :lol:

j/k :roflmao: