Whacked on the backside driveby!
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Originally Posted by slagjumper
Did you find the oject that was thrown? It might have a fingerprint on it. It would be in the offending party's interest to also find the object. If nothing else but to make themselves more sure of being being found "not guilty". A picture of offender reclaiming the shoe would be funny, damning, but also unlikely.
There must have been at least 2 people. The driver's parents would be interested making sure that their kid did not get busted. In my city throwing something that causes property or personal harm becomes the crime of, "hurling a missle" or something stupid-funny like that.
There must have been at least 2 people. The driver's parents would be interested making sure that their kid did not get busted. In my city throwing something that causes property or personal harm becomes the crime of, "hurling a missle" or something stupid-funny like that.
From my understanding of his post it wasnt thrown but used in a club like fasion (held on to it and slapped as they went by)
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Originally Posted by As You Like It
Dude, there is absolutely no reason why you couldn't have gone back and told her calmly, but very seriously, why that was absolutely not cool for her to do. There's no reason why a woman should get away with manhandling a guy's rump. I, as a woman, would be six kinds of angry if some guy whacked me on the butt, and I don't see why a guy should put up with being whacked, either. It's simple consideration.
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Originally Posted by FreddytheFish
Dude, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't have gone back and asked her for her phone #
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Originally Posted by bhh
LOL, no kidding. I would be flattered if some woman grabbed my butt.
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I've been whacked on the ass by random babes more than once. I've always had quite the smile on my face for the rest of the day.
This chick whacked me on the ass in a tire store one day, and it led to wonderful things..... a prescription for Zithromax, for one.
Sure, it sucks that guys can't just smack women on the ass and expect positive results, but that doesn't mean that women are held to the same rule. Sometimes it's nice when chicks realize that guys don't really think that much less of them when they let us know what they want. Honestly, how many guys are really gonna complain about a little sexual harassment (against themslves!!), as long as they haven't repeatedly said "no?" Why the heck do you think there are so many SH cases against women? It's not guys trying to assert their dominance, it's 'cause they're thick-headed and stupid, and assume women have the same ideas as them, and are just "playing" lady-like.
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This chick whacked me on the ass in a tire store one day, and it led to wonderful things..... a prescription for Zithromax, for one.
Sure, it sucks that guys can't just smack women on the ass and expect positive results, but that doesn't mean that women are held to the same rule. Sometimes it's nice when chicks realize that guys don't really think that much less of them when they let us know what they want. Honestly, how many guys are really gonna complain about a little sexual harassment (against themslves!!), as long as they haven't repeatedly said "no?" Why the heck do you think there are so many SH cases against women? It's not guys trying to assert their dominance, it's 'cause they're thick-headed and stupid, and assume women have the same ideas as them, and are just "playing" lady-like.
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Originally Posted by baj32161
There are too many women who think this is acceptable behaviour.
Really, would you not be happy if some chick said she wanted to nail you? Thats really what its about! You know what your daddy always said: some chicks you take home to momma and some chicks you take home to ****. Im not sayin these girls are marryin ones man. Im saying these chicks are the ones you take back to make the beast with two backs. You dont dig that ****?
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It doesn't matter if she wanted to stip naked and get jiggy right then and ther. It's called double standard, which is never a good thing.
Anyway back to the subject. I seriously doubt anything will happen to those kids. Maybe a slap on the wrist. I was assaulted outside 7-11 by some ******* I knew from high school. I got 12 stitches on my head. The guy who did it got elfin 2 year probation! You want to get even, wait a month or two then slash the tires on that overpriced shopping cart.
Anyway back to the subject. I seriously doubt anything will happen to those kids. Maybe a slap on the wrist. I was assaulted outside 7-11 by some ******* I knew from high school. I got 12 stitches on my head. The guy who did it got elfin 2 year probation! You want to get even, wait a month or two then slash the tires on that overpriced shopping cart.
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
It's also battery (unless your state code eliminates the distinction).
If I recall my Crim Law correctly, assault generally doesn't require contact; battery does. Shooting at someone and missing is assault - still a serious crime. Shooting and hitting is battery. They smacked you, so that's battery. Battery, for the same conduct, is generally more severely punished for obvious reasons.
Definitely press charges - if they'd startled you and you'd gone down, they could have run over you. This sh*t isn't funny.
PS - It's remarkable how much criminal law and procedure ends up on Law & Order. Sometimes it's better than law school.
If I recall my Crim Law correctly, assault generally doesn't require contact; battery does. Shooting at someone and missing is assault - still a serious crime. Shooting and hitting is battery. They smacked you, so that's battery. Battery, for the same conduct, is generally more severely punished for obvious reasons.
Definitely press charges - if they'd startled you and you'd gone down, they could have run over you. This sh*t isn't funny.
PS - It's remarkable how much criminal law and procedure ends up on Law & Order. Sometimes it's better than law school.
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Originally Posted by sho'vo'nst-pg
Dude thats totally wrong. Thats like saying there are to many single chicks on birth control or too many chicks that get drunk after one or two. Its simply aint true man!
Really, would you not be happy if some chick said she wanted to nail you? Thats really what its about! You know what your daddy always said: some chicks you take home to momma and some chicks you take home to ****. Im not sayin these girls are marryin ones man. Im saying these chicks are the ones you take back to make the beast with two backs. You dont dig that ****?
Really, would you not be happy if some chick said she wanted to nail you? Thats really what its about! You know what your daddy always said: some chicks you take home to momma and some chicks you take home to ****. Im not sayin these girls are marryin ones man. Im saying these chicks are the ones you take back to make the beast with two backs. You dont dig that ****?
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Originally Posted by Bontrager
The police are going to be in contact with me to see if I can identify him - unfortunately I didn't get a good look at the guy since my first instinct was that of self-preservation until I saw the shoe in front of me attached to this guys hand and then realized the best thing to do is to get his license plate #.
The ironic thing is that I can probably identify his footwear.. and I'm training to be a foot and ankle surgeon go figure!
I'll keep everyone updated as there is news. I do intend to take this to court. God forbid he does it again and the rider requires medical attention (nevermind that it's illegal).
The ironic thing is that I can probably identify his footwear.. and I'm training to be a foot and ankle surgeon go figure!
I'll keep everyone updated as there is news. I do intend to take this to court. God forbid he does it again and the rider requires medical attention (nevermind that it's illegal).
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Originally Posted by UmneyDurak
It doesn't matter if she wanted to stip naked and get jiggy right then and ther. It's called double standard, which is never a good thing.
KEEP US POSTED ON THE ACTUAL TOPIC AT HAND, the follow-up from the police
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He didn't throw it - I saw the shoe/flip-flop in his hand.
It went like this:
I'm riding in the right most part of the right lane minding my own business. 20 mph or so 150 BPM, hot, humid.
All of the following happens in about 2 seconds: I feel something. Immediately think I must have gotten a flat so I put on the front brake and touch the rear brake just a touch. I see the car go by real close to me with hand and shoe out of the side window. Realize I was hit. Look at license plate and start to say it out loud over and over again. Unclip as fast as I can and stop. Rear end of bike goes off the ground about 6 inches. Feel stinging pain on left rear.
I figure I could take off and catch them because they're coming up to a stop sign in less than 100 feet. But that would probably involve fisticufs and I'd end up losing my medical license for beating the crap out of a 16 year old. Not worth it. Get my cellphone and realize I don't have the Sherrif's phone #. Check myself out. Nothing broken or bleeding. Ride about 10 minutes looking for them (don't know why - yelling isn't going to do anything) and at one point think I see them down the road and get up to 207 BPM and realize I don't want to kill myself so I'd better just go home and call the authorities.
If anyone in the Copperfield area of Houston is reading this (there are at least 10 different road bikers that ride in the immediate vicinity around here that I am not acquainted with) then watch out for this guy. PM me for details if you want.
It went like this:
I'm riding in the right most part of the right lane minding my own business. 20 mph or so 150 BPM, hot, humid.
All of the following happens in about 2 seconds: I feel something. Immediately think I must have gotten a flat so I put on the front brake and touch the rear brake just a touch. I see the car go by real close to me with hand and shoe out of the side window. Realize I was hit. Look at license plate and start to say it out loud over and over again. Unclip as fast as I can and stop. Rear end of bike goes off the ground about 6 inches. Feel stinging pain on left rear.
I figure I could take off and catch them because they're coming up to a stop sign in less than 100 feet. But that would probably involve fisticufs and I'd end up losing my medical license for beating the crap out of a 16 year old. Not worth it. Get my cellphone and realize I don't have the Sherrif's phone #. Check myself out. Nothing broken or bleeding. Ride about 10 minutes looking for them (don't know why - yelling isn't going to do anything) and at one point think I see them down the road and get up to 207 BPM and realize I don't want to kill myself so I'd better just go home and call the authorities.
If anyone in the Copperfield area of Houston is reading this (there are at least 10 different road bikers that ride in the immediate vicinity around here that I am not acquainted with) then watch out for this guy. PM me for details if you want.
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I went to a club last night for a friend's b-day and got smacked on the rear by a comely lass... Cycling does nice things for the gluts, eh?
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I woudnt want to nail her then, but Id still be happy some chick saw fit to spank me!!
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Originally Posted by puddin' legs
I went to a club last night for a friend's b-day and got smacked on the rear by a comely lass... Cycling does nice things for the gluts, eh?
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Nope...outgrew that need a long time ago. Rule no. 1 with bars or clubs, if you're interested, get/give a number and call a couple of days later. It's always better to see someone by the light of day over a coffee or meal when you're both sane and sober.
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Originally Posted by FreddytheFish
Dude, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't have gone back and asked her for her phone #
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Originally Posted by baj32161
I would be equally happy to take her smug, grinning ass to court. I would even walk up to her with just as big a sh*t eating grin and say "I hope you have that same stupid grin on your face in front of the judge." There are too many women who think this is acceptable behaviour. If any guy did this to a woman where do you think he would end up?
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Originally Posted by lws
In the grand scheme of things, I'd much rather see punks charged for shouting obscenities, wouldn't you?
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Originally Posted by sho'vo'nst-pg
I woudnt want to nail her then, but Id still be happy some chick saw fit to spank me!!
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Originally Posted by formulaben
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No, I'm dead serious. Re-read what I posted. How can it be construed as extortion if the perp doesn't give the OP the bike?! The way I look at it, the best punishment would be for the perp to go ride a bike (hoping on some quick karma). If the perp buys a new one, the worst that can happen is he sells it for less than he bought it for; best case, he rides and feels really stupid for what he did. Just thinking outside the box...having said that, I say go after him.
No, I'm dead serious. Re-read what I posted. How can it be construed as extortion if the perp doesn't give the OP the bike?! The way I look at it, the best punishment would be for the perp to go ride a bike (hoping on some quick karma). If the perp buys a new one, the worst that can happen is he sells it for less than he bought it for; best case, he rides and feels really stupid for what he did. Just thinking outside the box...having said that, I say go after him.
you can bring a civil suit for damages, which in this case wouldn't be much if any. But you might be able to get a jury to give you punitive damages. But as the previous poster stated, you can't extort money with the threat of criminal charges. If the OP did bring a civil action, the civil action needs to be kept seperate from the criminal.
whether the OP brings a civil action, or presses the authorities to bring criminal charges, Identification will be a potential problem. From the license number, you can establish who owns the vehicle. Proving who drove it, and who swung the flip flop is another matter.
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Sexual harrassment of men by women gets a solid "meh" from me. I've had women I work with say I have a nice a$$ or a cute butt. I don't mind. I think it's a compliment.
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Originally Posted by slide
Assualt is willful attempt to harm. Battery is unwanted touch. Here, I think it was probably just a playful tap based on the OP.
Assault is an overt act that puts the victim in apprehension of a harmful or offensive touching.
It's actually a battery with the flip flop, and arguably an assault with a deadly weapon, the car.
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
It's also battery (unless your state code eliminates the distinction).l.
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