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03Lightningrocks wrote:I hope they pick me! I will be the one posting the video on the Internet. Punks like that always pick folks who look frail or incapable of defending themselves. I may get a cane, just to trick a thug into thinking I am a soft target.

That crap just enrages me!!!

Remember, what you say on this forum can be held against you in court.

Excaliber wrote:

baldeagle wrote:http://www.suntimes.com/13817699-761/pr ... -game.html

Three teenagers accused of killing a 62-year-old father-of-12 in West Rogers Park were playing a game called “Pick ‘em out and knock ‘em down” when they videotaped themselves punching him in the face, prosecutors say.

This "game" is becoming very popular among teenagers. It needs to stop.

A well publicized instance of target selection error would quite likely go a long ways toward helping thugs understand that the downside isn't always on the part of the intended victim.

I agree, but I'm not volunteering.

Since we often think tactically here, I've been giving some thought to this. One thing I think would be wise is to maintain a safe distance (more than arm's reach) from any stranger who approaches you asking for money. A second one is that old bugaboo about awareness. Always scan your surroundings and take note of groups of people that seem to be working in concert. When someone suddenly makes a beeline toward you, quickly take note of where his buddies are before facing him and preparing for a confrontation.

And of course I would value your thoughts on this as well.

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Three teenagers accused of killing a 62-year-old father-of-12 in West Rogers Park were playing a game called “Pick ‘em out and knock ‘em down” when they videotaped themselves punching him in the face, prosecutors say.

This "game" is becoming very popular among teenagers. It needs to stop.