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Old 01-31-2012, 01:18 PM
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Pretty powerful story (NPR)

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A Victim Treats His Mugger Right : NPR

Honestly, this is one of the best things I've read in 2012 so far. Thought I'd share, because it sure makes me smile deep down.

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That truly is a bit heartwarming.
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I would have stabbed him in the throat. But hey, that's me.
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Man, that's a good story!
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Old 01-31-2012, 06:04 PM
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That is one outstanding young man, to respond so thoughtfully and generously in that moment.
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I would like to have a good friend like that.

Should I start mugging people?
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That's a modern day saint right there.
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That's a modern day saint right there.
Seriously. There are not many people of that caliber out there.
And to think, he may have seriously impacted that mugger kids life in a positive way.
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Old 02-01-2012, 10:12 AM
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Positive impact on that kid. Hopefully he'll learn.
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This guy is just lucky he encountered a thief with half a conscience, or he'd be dead right now.
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