Absolutely. Not sure but perhaps they were thinking they were 'better than that'.
I would have gone to jail for her after kicking some ass.
Could also be a situation where they couldn't believe that it was actually happening. Kind of a "shock" response, or lack thereof.
Sometimes, you just have to harness the inner bouncer and start tossing commies. Well, if you're young and strong anyway. I remember breaking up a fight in the neighborhood watering hole one night - grabbed the guy by the collar and belt and tossed him out the door like a garbage can. If I tried that now, I'd probably be on the ground first. Old age has its ways...
Did you see how the prissy little girl stepped in front of the big guy holding the “Blue Line” flag.
He pulled right up and started a conversation with her instead of continuing to respond to help his compatriot.
He should have just shoved her aside like a rag doll and stepped into the fray.
Situational awareness dictates that any “bogie” that enters your space should be dealt with immediately and with prejudice.