Originally Posted by
frankstoneline
was gripping him by the throat really necessary? I mean, sure he was trying to lift your bike, but that doesnt make it chill to grab him and throw him to the ground by his throat...thats assault, you should have just grabbed his shoulder and held on until the cops came.
You're right, he should probably asked him to stop, said please a few times, whimpered a little bit and then said please again while simply offering a hug.
Oh for christs sake, it's called retrieving stolen property. So sorry that stopping theft with a modicum of violence offends your delicate sensibilities. He didn't beat the guy senseless, the guy didn't end up in the hospital -- he basically got roughed up a bit for being a total jerkoff. Deal.