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Originally Posted by greendb7
So who's in the wrong here? The "kid" or the older dude?
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Meh, they are both in the wrong, but according to the person who took the video the kid kicked in the door and hit the old guy before the video started rolling.
My reaction would have probably been the same as the older guy, and come out swinging as well. The problem with people now (especially younger people) is for the most part, they know they can get away with shit and no one holds them accountable. Talking shit over the internet has lead people to believe that they can get away with it in real life too. I say good on the older guy for making the kid back it up.
I used to have crazy road rage. As I have gotten older I have mellowed out quite a bit. If someone is really driving like a total asshole, I usually just call the cops on my cell phone and let them know the plate, which way the car was heading, and where we are. I don’t need to go to jail because some douche bag drives “like he stole it” through traffic. Let the popo deal with it.
But if someone is reaching into your car and opening your door, I think the defence could be made for realistically being scared for your safety and defending yourself. For all he knew the kid was going back to his car for a tire iron. I really don’t know that would hold up in court here though.