Protect your child, go to jail.

fourstringdrums · #1 07-14-2008, 06:58 PM

Don't even get me started on our Attorney General's reaction, or lack of reaction regarding this.

Any one of us would have laid this pervert out too.

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO82238/

Slapp Addict · #2 07-14-2008, 07:08 PM

I would have done the exact same thing. How disgusting people some people are.

Stuff like this just enrages me.

Son of Sanford · #3 07-14-2008, 07:11 PM

I'd have done the same thing and gladly taken the charge.

iamlowsound · #4 07-14-2008, 07:12 PM

I probably would have done the same thing even if I wasn't the kids father.

lowsound

Fiver · #5 07-14-2008, 07:15 PM

I woulda more likely wrap my hands around the guys neck rather than punch... but it's hard to know what I'd really do actually.

Son of Sanford · #6 07-14-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iamlowsound

I probably would have done the same thing even if I wasn't the kids father.

lowsound

Very true. I had not thought of that.

Vince S. · #7 07-14-2008, 07:22 PM

More nonsense from the People's Republic of Massachusetts. Remember that in MA, self-defense is pretty much illegal. C'mon, you need a firearms license to own pepper spray in that state. I'm not surprised at all that they charged the father for protecting his kid.

69nites · #8 07-14-2008, 07:23 PM

i would have sent my kid out of the bathroom and stomped his head into the toilet bowl...

I'd also probably go to jail for the rest of my life so I'm glad it hasn't happened to me. i'm very sorry for the child and the father.

Relic · #9 07-14-2008, 07:24 PM

That article is poorly written.
If the story actually happened as reported, I'd do the same without a doubt.

jon118 · #10 07-14-2008, 08:03 PM

Wow, I actually have to say I would have done the same thing in that case. If not punched him at least drag him to the nearest phone and make sure his head hit a few solid objects along the way.

Normally when I see this sort of thing I expect some unnecessary force to be used and the person who used it to be let off, but the one time it actually seems in line the guy gets arrested. Crazy.

RWP · #11 07-14-2008, 08:28 PM

Its not funny when it really happens. 71? Man what a loser.

This character on Family Guy creeps me out.

69nites · #12 07-14-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RWP

Its not funny when it really happens. 71? Man what a loser.

This character on Family Guy creeps me out.

his name is Moe Lester and he's one of my favorite characters it's absolutely hilarious.

I especially liked it when he sang "I know what boys like" when auditioning to be the church organist.

I personally believe that child molestation should be punishable by death.

Ray Holt · #13 07-14-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 69nites

his name is Moe Lester and he's one of my favorite characters it's absolutely hilarious.

His name is Herbert.

And honestly, that guy would be lucky if he could walk away under his own power once I was done with him. No one messes with family, especially when they're 4 years old.

And I really cannot understand how they could charge that guy with assault. Are you kidding????? A 71 year old man does that and says it was a joke? I'd show him how funny it wasn't. Worthless piece of crap.

69nites · #14 07-14-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Holt

His name is Herbert.

And honestly, that guy would be lucky if he could walk away under his own power once I was done with him. No one messes with family, especially when they're 4 years old.

And I really cannot understand how they could charge that guy with assault. Are you kidding????? A 71 year old man does that and says it was a joke? I'd show him how funny it wasn't. Worthless piece of crap.

he was refered to as "moe lester" in an episode.

I'll try to find it.

Curtybob · #15 07-14-2008, 09:00 PM

I agree about the article being poorly written. It like sounds like it was inappropriate timing for sure... but could have been an old timer just trying to get a little kid to laugh.

Attacking a 71 year old man is dangerous. He may not hurt you, but murder or manslaughter charges are sure to be no picnic.

calebplaysbass · #16 07-14-2008, 09:05 PM

Frankly I'm surprised the man was able to restrain himself enough to not pound the guy to dust. I mean, I don't have kids, but if I was with one of my little cousins or nieces/nephews and some guy did this to one of them, that guy wouldn't be leaving the store under his own power.

fourstringdrums · #17 07-14-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince S.

More nonsense from the People's Republic of Massachusetts. Remember that in MA, self-defense is pretty much illegal. C'mon, you need a firearms license to own pepper spray in that state. I'm not surprised at all that they charged the father for protecting his kid.

In comparison to the thread about the Texan who shot two burglars in the back...

The AG was on a radio program today and some of her comments regarding this (again with her attitude of she had no clue about this) were:

"How old was this child?" (as if that matters)

"The child is now safe and the event is over" (BULL...molestation usually results in emotional trauma that does not leave once the physical action is over)

Curtybob · #18 07-14-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fourstringdrums

In comparison to the thread about the Texan who shot two burglars in the back...

The AG was on a radio program today and some of her comments regarding this (again with her attitude of she had no clue about this) were:

"How old was this child?" (as if that matters)

"The child is now safe and the event is over" (BULL...molestation usually results in emotional trauma that does not leave once the physical action is over)

I'm having problems finding sources that aren't just quoting the one article. Are they saying that he actually molested the kid in the bathroom, or is it still that he just reached up and touched the kid's leg (with no further description)?

If the old man was indeed trying to cop a feel, I hope he pays the price.... but if he's just a goofy old man that doesn't know when is and isn't the time to make friends, I hope the words chosen for all the media coverage doesn't ruin the rest of his life.

TehRoflCopter · #19 07-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Wow...this is really, really close to where I live. I've shopped at that store a few times.

Without getting political (and if this is, mods feel free to edit/delete), Massachusetts seems to have a history of idiotic attorney generals.

ehque · #20 07-14-2008, 10:00 PM

America is weird. It's ok to shoot people stealing your neighbour's stuff, but not ok to beat up someone who reached under a bathroom wall to grope your kid.