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Old 07-22-09 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CommuterRun
Don't know what started it, but I didn't see anything in the clip to say what the cyclist did was unjustified. Looked to me like he tried twice to walk away and the punk ped-boy kept badgering him then tried to kick him. Self-defense. Punk ped-boy got what he was looking for.
Mmm... Maybe. I personally am not willing to lay blame on either party or to say whether or not the use of the u-lock was justified. The video really doesn't show what went on in close quarters between the two, and I don't think it's right to make assumptions.

It is telling though that the cyclist appeared to be trying to walk away and the ped kept getting after him.
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