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eXcessiveForce · 12-13-2004, 05:16 PM

I had something like this happen to me.

Some kids stole somethings out of my car, I caught up with a friend of these others kids and told them that when I caught the others, I'd get my moneys worth out of them for the stuff they took.

I was promptly informed that I couldn't do this because I was an adult.
I said "so"
and the kid said, "you'll go to jail"

I simply said, well that's my problem, it's not going to help your friend.

Then I explain actions and consquences and assured this kid that I was willing to face the consquences of my actions.

I had my stuff back in 30 minutes.

There is a big difference between what you might end up in court over and what you can do.

being a juvenile doesn't allow you to attack someone, it is still assault and the person has a right to defend themselves.

12-13-2004, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,833	I had something like this happen to me. Some kids stole somethings out of my car, I caught up with a friend of these others kids and told them that when I caught the others, I'd get my moneys worth out of them for the stuff they took. I was promptly informed that I couldn't do this because I was an adult. I said "so" and the kid said, "you'll go to jail" I simply said, well that's my problem, it's not going to help your friend. Then I explain actions and consquences and assured this kid that I was willing to face the consquences of my actions. I had my stuff back in 30 minutes. There is a big difference between what you might end up in court over and what you can do. being a juvenile doesn't allow you to attack someone, it is still assault and the person has a right to defend themselves. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.