Posted on 06/29/2025 2:24:05 PM PDT by TigerClaws
A weapon brandished changes everything.
I looked at their names - one was a normal name, but his cousin had a crazy name.
Our kids have Hawaiian, Welsh and Cornish middle names, but their first names are traditional American names (the top 500 baby names).
I’m very impressed by their quick reaction to duck and seek cover at the sound of gun fire. They’ve all had lots of practice I’m sure.
You are certainly most welcome!
That makes me feel good!
It means that I accomplished at least one worthwhile thing today.
(So I expect a birthday card next year.)
Reacted too fast ?
DumbA !!!
Re “…walk up and say things…”
I grew up in North Philly.
You are correct. It’s the initial move before an attack.
My deterrent was a switchblade and a chunk of bicycle chain.
Worked like a charm.
Another article had Nuland, the victims’ attorney, saying that Leto’s bicycle had been damaged but not by his clients.
If so, what about the racial dynamics there? Malicious mischief only, or a setup so that Leto could not leave quickly on his bicycle, but would have to fix or abandon it, exposing him to attack either way?
He was very quick to fire.
Mistake one is being in that neighborhood surrounded by youths.
If enough people start shooting when these gangs approach, even if they go down for it, it might dissuade the yutes from this kind of behavior. This fellow is essentially going to take one for the team.
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