Originally Posted by SSP
Sounds like he should have been wearing his helmet, and carrying some pepper spray.
As for all the "shoot to kill" comments...imagine how this guy's life would have changed if he'd pulled a handgun and killed or maimed a 14-year old kid. He might have avoided an assault and bike theft, but he would be screwed for years to come (lawyer's fees, investigations, court proceedings, civil suits, etc.).
Not to mention avoiding the short-term memory loss and any permanent memory loss that that 14 year old caused him. Let's just keep that in perspective before we turn these accused criminals into saints.