Originally Posted by
frankstoneline
I think if the OP is as manly as he seems to fancy himself to be, he could put down a pretty good grip on the guys shoulder and hang onto him long enough that other people would get there to help. If he's in front of a bar and isht starts going down people are going to come see whats up mad fast.
P.S. I'm curious as to the bike that was the victim of the almost-theft, pictures?
I'm sorry, but I really don't think you understand the way these things work. People always respond in kind. Force is almost universally met with force, UNLESS the person on the receiving end is unable to do so. That is why when a cop decides it's necessary to disable an individual, they do so in a fairly brutal manner. That's why when they decide they need to fire a weapon at someone, they shoot to kill.
If you decide to detain someone for stealing your bike, you better understand that unless you completely overwhelm them you are likely to be injured (or worse). And for the love of God, PLEASE don't rely on strangers to step in and help if things get out of hand.