Without spending my morning digging through the state statutes — minors in general are granted special protections under the law.

If the encounter really got out of hand, how can he prove he was provoked? And not only that, but sufficiently provoked to warrant an adult striking a minor.

See where this is going? You can bet a judge and jury will have little sympathy for someone who has physically maimed a child. I wouldn’t expect his fellow inmates to look highly on such behavior, either.

The letter of the law isn’t all that matters

It's not his responsibility to teach someone else's kids how to behave. Only to carry on with his life and keep his partner safe.

They're at the age where you can't legally retaliate, which sucks but it means you have to be careful. I'm a tall, somewhat imposing man, and even still dude. When I see a raucous crowd of teenage boys I don't know, honestly I will sometimes cross the street.

I remember being that age. They're shit heads and it's easy for a group of friends to egg each other on into doing bad things.

It sounds like you did the right thing OP. All you could have done to retaliate was bark at them, say that you'll call the cops -- maybe they'd disperse, but if anything, you're just increasing the risk to yourself and your girl of being harmed.

In a position like that you do whatever you can to help her feel safe. It can't hurt to use your voice at least, but beyond that the move is definitely to exit the situation as quickly as possible.

hahah thats great. yeah they're definitely really nice dudes

R & R in journal square is great. Walk ins accepted, under $30 for regular mens cut

That’s cute but unfortunately not remotely correct.

Common sense should tell you that higher population density and the relative anonymity of cities fosters a lot of petty crime. Multiples higher than in suburbs or the country. Crime statistics will confirm it

Around 100 bucks for a 7 footer. Proceeds go to the church

You're right. Got a ticket for a high growing sidewalk weed this summer

Thank you.

I cannot wait to beat the piss out of this guy

It goes both ways. The needs of cyclists are not necessarily more important than those of car owners, especially if they are in the minority.

No need for abstractions about who gets what and how. It should be voted on by the community, as well as allowing us the option to propose a better solution

Can’t tell if you’re kidding or if you are actually afraid of the Girl Scouts

When I want to get drunk and be left alone. Nothing beats Healys