Wednesday, March 2, 2011

:. Stand Your Ground When Someone Tries to Rob You

It's a gloomy Thursday night and I'm on my way to crash at my friend's apartment in San Francisco.  I arrive to the deserted BART station, a public transit system in Nor Cal, around 10 pm and idly wait for the train to arrive.  As I sit down reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I notice a group of guys approaching me out the corner of my eye.

"Hey man do you have a dollar bill for my 4 quarters?".  I don't know if it was the shitty weather or the gangster attire these guys were wearing but something didn't seem right. Usually when someone asks for change, they want to convert their bills into coins.  I've never heard of anyone wantin ga dollar for four quarters.

Something's fishy.
I casually respond "sorry I only carry credit" when I actually had 2 bills stashed in my wallet and watched as they walked away from me.  The train finally arrives and me being the idiot walk into an empty compartment in the back of the train while the mystery group enters the compartment next to me.

Now the train is in route, I look up and the guy who asked me for change slides open the door, enters the compartment, and sits a few seats directly in front of me. At this point, I finally realize what's going on because the mystery man's friends are blocking the door from the other side.  I mean who would randomly just leave his friends to come into a train compartment where I was the only person occupying it.

In my backpack, I had a recently purchased aluminum Macbook and my love for my gadgets suddenly kicked in action because I was ready to fight to my death to protect my dear baby. Let's just say the next 5 minutes in the train compartment looked like this between me and the guy.

 
                                                                                       
The guy eventually got up and left without a word.  This really surprised me because he was much bigger and had his friends looking out for him.  I learned that day it is important to stand your ground and not look weak when you encounter a situation where someone is trying to take advantage of you,.  Most of these losers do not want to deal with someone who might potentially fight back.

TLDR: I'm just glad I didn't get robbed and I was ready to go down fighting like a man rather than cowering in the corner
Posted by synoptixs at 12:29 AM
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96 comments:

  1. Con QuesoMarch 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I hope you aren't Rock Lee, he's got creepy eyes. Glad that didn't escalate anymore...

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  2. Adventure PersonMarch 2, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Good for you! I don't think enough people stand up for anything anymore.

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  3. Astronomy PirateMarch 2, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Wow, great story. That's great that the guy didn't decide to try anyways. I used to carry a pocket knife with me in DC when I was traveling. I'm not a small guy, but I am aware that there are bigger people then me.

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  4. MoobeatMarch 2, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    @Astronomy Pirate
    I can relate to that

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  5. rinnsMarch 2, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Wow, good work not letting those bastards get to you. And I'm glad they weren't psycho's and you came out of that unscathed.

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  6. FrostyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Damn, sounds like a bloody intense situation. Good for you that nothing further happened. Also that's a good book :p

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  7. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    i would protect my macbook with my life!

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  8. JustinMarch 2, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I was mugged once, at college. I was holding a little Styrofoam tray of food, picking at it casually, looking down, and then I was shoved into a wall, two guys came down on top of me and started hitting me in the sides and head. They took my wallet, got my cash and ran off before I knew what was going on.

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  9. JcacheMarch 2, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Oh man, Im glad they didnt get your macbook dude, that would of sucked.

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  10. KindrosMarch 2, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Your love of gadgets? Sounds like straight up balls to me. :)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Yeah, but next time be careful, you don't want to get killed for a laptop...

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  12. Stef PelgrimsMarch 2, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    wouw! happy nothing happend!

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  13. PatwaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    good job man !

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  14. Something ConcupiscibleMarch 2, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Good thing you're okay

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  15. EpitomeofStrangeMarch 2, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Now go home and work out so next time they dont even think it! haha. Glad you are safe buddy

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  16. D4March 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    AWWWWW I was looking forward to some epic beat down and something where you won! But well, glad it didn't I suppose. Would've made for an even better blog post. I think I'm mean XD

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  17. D.March 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    If you get robbed, use a gun

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  18. ChuckMarch 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Nice one, well done. I've never been robbed, though quite fancy the challenge.

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  19. T. BanacekMarch 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Some guy tried to mug me with a board once. He hit me over the head from behind and then I think I broke some of his ribs before he stumbled off into the night.

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  20. edMarch 2, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    haha maybe you were just paranoid, close call though

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  21. metaphysicalfarmsMarch 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    the BART is dangerous! I never take it.

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  22. RootYourDroid.netMarch 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Brazillian Jit Jitsu FTW.

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  23. TasosMarch 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    ^The comment above with that particular picture is hilarious.

    Nice story man, I wouldn't know what to do if I were you...

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  24. TasosMarch 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I was talking about Chuck btw...

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  25. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Congrats on not getting robbed. Good to stand up to those types. Got I hate people to rob other people.

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  26. TotoMarch 2, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    lee ftw :D

    http://all-around-toto.blogspot.com/

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  27. PekkaKMarch 2, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Good tip, mate.

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  28. GFTMMarch 2, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    great advice man, haha! Following!

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  29. l33 v4n cl33fMarch 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    great read, seriously.
    and you are right you have to be ready to fight, as long as they dont carry a weapon it is the best way, and it feels good

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  30. Eric PMarch 2, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Nice job, man. Getting eyed on the train is so annoying. I always keep my gadgets to myself when on public transport.

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  31. pizzafuckyesMarch 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    good for you man, I got threatened with weapons so I couldn't do anything...

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  32. Gaming Like MadMarch 2, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I'm not that brave. I wish I were. If something like this would happen to me, I just don't know what would I do.. probably ignore them till they encounter me...

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  33. Robert FünfMarch 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Good for you! If you do get in a fight, assuming they aren't armed, take it to the ground. Most people don't know how to fight that way, so if you do, it gives you an immensive upper hand. (Plus, due to gravity, it's bound to go there anyhow. Better you do it in a controlled manner.)

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  34. djMarch 2, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    you should have called your friend who lives in russian hill, he goes by the name sasuke!

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  35. rndmg123March 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    although its good to stand up for yourself sometimes, i always try to avoid confrontation. after working security for a few years, you find out that the people who steal will do anything to get away.

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  36. baxxmanMarch 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I have my pepper spray...
    http://baxxmans.blogspot.com/

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  37. Jesse BrooksMarch 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Wow, crazy story. My heart would have been pounding out of my chest.

    Great blog btw, I'll be checking back in.

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  38. KUSHtunesMarch 2, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    lol good for you. but would it be worth dieing over? could've gone the other way

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  39. SpikeMarch 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    nice one man

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  40. ShutterbugMarch 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I'm not sure what I would have done. I probably would have given them whatever they wanted...

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  41. BassislvMarch 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    so lucky, I'm glad nothing happened with you

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  42. level85nerdMarch 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I cant go out at night without robbin

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  43. RQMarch 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Can't remember, does BART have cameras, probably be a hassle to get the tapes.

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  44. ebm93March 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Glad nothing occurred. The streets can be dangerous.

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  45. MattMarch 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I'm sure the fact that you were alert and paying attention went a long way. Nice to hear it all worked out!

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  46. SKS FKFMarch 2, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    That was inspiring. I'm glad I live in a small town where that sort of stuff doesn't tend to happen, 'cause I'm not sure I'd have been as strong or savvy.

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  47. BonnieMarch 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Holy eff.
    I usually plan to kick a dude in the balls and bail.
    Or scream about having my period.

    http://glamkittenslitterbox.blogspot.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  48. ShowtekMarch 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    hell yes! love stories like this

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  49. Ashton ChaseMarch 2, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Give em the old crazy eyes.

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  50. CopyboyMarch 2, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Dude, I don't think I'd have the eyes for it.

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  51. AnonfourtwentyMarch 2, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Sounds pretty sketchy. I got robbed at gun point in long beach a while ago and I didn't try to fight back. I let them take my wallet, cell phone, and mac book. It was very shitty.

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  52. MarleneMarch 2, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I think I would have crapped my pants....literally. Wait - I'm a girl! I'm allowed, right? Hell....that's scary. Glad nothing happened.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and following. Returned. And in answer to your question...it usually takes me roughly 2 hours to make my cards, give or take. :)

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  53. PvtCarlinMarch 2, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    This is so true. I wouldn't care if a baby tried to rob me, I'd smack him silly.

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  54. Aaron M. GipsonMarch 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I think you bring up a really good point, only prey are attacked by predators...

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  55. JungMarch 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    You're a sick sick man.

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  56. Patti D.March 3, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    that was scary. I would have given anything

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  57. HavueleteMarch 3, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    well done, man. Maybe if you didn't carry that mac, you could have given them a couple of bucks just to avoid fighting.
    Loled with the pictures you chose for the eyes

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  58. Igneel21March 3, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    haha, everything was great till i saw the rock lee pick, i couldnt help but laugh

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  59. The GameMarch 3, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I started reading hoping for some fight, or something, but you just disappointed me...

    JK, it's important, but if you think that they are ready to kill you, just give them what they want, and leave

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  60. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Of course man. The key for not to have problems is never, but never, show any fear.

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  61. kaboomixMarch 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    You're lucky you didn't get fucking stabbed man:/

    Unrelated Randomness

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  62. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Never experienced that, I don't have any protection on me in case of a mugging. I just rely on the place that I live that people around here don't really do that sort of thing.

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  63. Paul JohannsenMarch 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I'm proud of you :) I would've done the same thing. Most robbers target weak people who don't fight back exactly for that reason.

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  64. metaphysicalfarmsMarch 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    BART needs to be underground everywhere. Get it out of the roads!

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  65. CarlMarch 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Wow, that's really lucky, but what if he had a knife or a gun?

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  66. YenaaaMarch 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    haha yeah I always try to go to the car in the front, especially because I probably look like an easy target, being a girl and all.
    Then again I'm broke as shit and don't have much worth stealing xD

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  67. WizWayneMarch 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I would run!

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  68. ArmageddonMarch 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    To be honest, I wouldn't know what to do in that situation, my mind would actually be dumbfounded.

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  69. CandleintheDarkMarch 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I don't blame you. That computer is amazing. I will stab a fucker to save my laptop

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  70. HiFiMarch 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Definitely. Gotta stand your ground in situations like this. Personally, I don't go out without my steel toed boots and leather gloves. You never know when you're going to get into a scuffle. Nice blog!

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  71. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Someone tries to rob me, they will get a face full of Springfield XD. 2nd Amendment baby!

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  72. Paranormal ExplorerMarch 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    If there's the slightest chance they'll get hurt at all then they wont do anything. Glad you didn't get robbed :)

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  73. HarvengerMarch 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    your a good writer, i thought this was a legit story.

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  74. jopjopjopMarch 3, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Rock Lee ... master of the drunken fist

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  75. GMarch 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Out of principal I'd put up a fight...although I'd probably try and talk my way out of it first...cool story bro

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  76. GenericMarch 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Agreed!

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  77. THUNDERCATMarch 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Great story! I think if more people would just pop a cap in a few filthy robbers then they wouldn't have the balls to go out and reek some havoc! I know plenty of relatives who are real gangsters and thugs...THEY ARE ALL REALLY COWARDS AT HEART! That's why they have weapons. They are more scared of your reaction or what their "victim" will do. That's why they yell, and bitch, and show off their weapon.

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  78. Bluntmasta FlexMarch 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I'd fight any punk that tried to rob me!

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  79. NoockMarch 4, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I guess I'd try get away by talking, but if attacker is aggressive you need to defend

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  80. PagoMarch 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Good for you. The BART stations get a lot of bad press these days.

    I once kicked the living shit out of a guy for stealing my Xbox. You would've thought the guy murdered my family, but no he only stole my xbox.

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  81. Jessica ThompsonMarch 4, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Wow, harsh situation. Risky though! Followed!

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  82. ThingsIThinkAboutMarch 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Man, that's a scary situation to be in. Glad things didn't get out of control.

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  83. Candlej-March 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    good for you! do you think you couldve gotten a sponsorship had you bludgeoned all the potential attackers with the macbook?


    randomramblingggg.blogspot.com

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  84. S.S.March 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    You have some balls of steel, man.

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  85. ThuganomicsMarch 4, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    wow good shit. i'm guessing you're from the bay but i'm sure you know about ac transit. almost got robbed once by some punk ass kid. i threatened to kill him before he got off the bus and he backed off

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  86. TVShowsMarch 5, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I'd be fucking scared, dude.

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  87. BentMarch 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Great story! I will remember it, if someone tries to rob me

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  88. LexingtonianMarch 5, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    He left because he knew the jig was up. You were wise!

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  89. MikasMarch 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    cool story, congrats on saving your macbook safe!

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  90. wMarch 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    we gotta move to LA, sir. we'll be (a little) safer there.

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  91. AnonymouseMarch 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    i think i wouldve escalated the situation even more. you handled it very well.

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  92. AnalisaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    That was interesting to read, reminds me of one reason why I don't like public transit haha

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  93. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Public transit can really be hectic because of stuff like this. Thank you for sharing!

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  94. HarvengerMarch 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Looking forward to a new post. You haven't updated in days!

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  95. KenanOctober 13, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I'm so...... MAD some ramdom guy it was two of them and I was w/ my freind and his cousin we all had pocket knives just incase and we could've used them in this case my freinds STUPID cousin told 1 guy I had money the guy wanted money to go buy some weed I only had 2 dollars he stepped up I stood my ground and then he said I bet I take "yo" money. (NOT A RASCIST THING I SAID THERE HE WAS THE SAME COLOR AS ME) I stop standing ground ans bagged back so I bet he took it as if I'm weak I'm not don't get me wrong I was just in shock "ME" getting robbed for the first time I 've lived in Detroit basicly my whole life I know I could've used the knife, but I didn't want to stab him only if he would've tryed to or did touch me I would've stepped up and cut him he looked weak, but it was more people in thiere house way older we would've went down fighting I konw I seem scary, but I gave up the Money ha gve it back because my freind said my dad was coming and the second time he said with a gun I said I have a knife whenthey ran we chased them then they called them back and they came if he would've ran I would've Haked him and cut him up NO LIE*
    *tip to self have courage and don't stand back*

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  96. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    One night I was walking at a dark street with 3 other friends. One gank with 10 big guys approached us and asked for our cellphones. My friends gave them but I declined and they hitted me. Sad story, I couldn't stand up for my self because I am not the "fighting" guy..

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