tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post3190259609905612578..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: ThanksDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-38782460602405975522008-01-09T21:57:00.000-05:002008-01-09T21:57:00.000-05:00Dave - good for you. I am sorry the whole thing ha...Dave - good for you. I am sorry the whole thing happened - but I agree with the others - very smart to placate the bully than stand up to him. Crazy people like that are dangerous and not worth provoking. <BR/><BR/>It's nice to know that there are people like that in the police force - like the woman. I would have been very nervous going in there too. Bravery all round for you.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388107764837538301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-13044637474685948742008-01-09T03:16:00.000-05:002008-01-09T03:16:00.000-05:00I am really glad you had a positive experience (we...I am really glad you had a positive experience (well, not really but you know what I mean) in reporting this and weren't brushed off - I am also glad that you weren't silenced; it took a lot of courage to make that decision and I hope when the time comes, you will help me make the right one too.Elizabeth McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627373214555333537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-21932963898036095162008-01-08T19:52:00.000-05:002008-01-08T19:52:00.000-05:00I seriously would have never thought to go to the ...I seriously would have never thought to go to the police - but how logical is that.<BR/>Good for you for doing the right thing.linahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675640977094855867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-16911259160983986172008-01-08T19:37:00.000-05:002008-01-08T19:37:00.000-05:00Go Dave!It is so easy to adivse another to do some...Go Dave!<BR/><BR/>It is so easy to adivse another to do something that is so difficult to do oneself. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for modelling that, for sharing your story. It is great that it doing it helped you and wonderful that it has already helped others. <BR/><BR/>Cheers and another hug x<BR/><BR/>LauraLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697244767978201906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-21792878906352648232008-01-08T17:21:00.000-05:002008-01-08T17:21:00.000-05:00I think it is so important to be pro-active for ou...I think it is so important to be pro-active for ourselves. I have no problem being assertive when it comes to my daughter, who is also handicapped, but i have a much harder time for my own benefit. Thanks for your blog! I feel so empowered by your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-90457991329761377252008-01-08T14:54:00.000-05:002008-01-08T14:54:00.000-05:00Handicap. Oops!Handicap. Oops!Stace'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17019625670602026914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-88191143415141904842008-01-08T14:53:00.000-05:002008-01-08T14:53:00.000-05:00Bravo, I told my younger brother, who also happens...Bravo, <BR/>I told my younger brother, who also happens to be handicapped, about your post. It sparked some amazing conversation about feeling vulnerable with a handicapp. A conversation I wouldn't have initiated otherwise. Thanks!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm enjoying your blog!Stace'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17019625670602026914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-50351162596310420692008-01-08T14:12:00.000-05:002008-01-08T14:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for the update Dave and well done on doing ...Thanks for the update Dave and well done on doing this. I really hope they catch him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-7257003190023659802008-01-08T12:52:00.000-05:002008-01-08T12:52:00.000-05:00Dave, this is the most inspiring thing you've ever...Dave, this is the most inspiring thing you've ever posted. I'm so impressed. I hope they find the guy (I'm being very restrained by avoiding some of the terms that are in my head for him). But even if they don't, I firmly believe that you have protected other disabled people from this kind of abuse. And you've taken control of the situation, which is amazing.<BR/><BR/>I've never had to report someone for disability hate crime. I hope that I would be strong enough to do so if I needed to, though. If I ever do have to, I will remember your example. I hope others reading this will too.Naomi J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10918322634249814999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-65676058226933112272008-01-08T09:03:00.000-05:002008-01-08T09:03:00.000-05:00Your first reaction, when it happened, although pe...Your first reaction, when it happened, although performed instinctively, was a very intelligent one. It saved you, and it saved Joe some big trouble perhaps.<BR/><BR/>Reporting the facts to the police, was a courageous actin. It is always easier to do nothing, but by your action you may rescue others from agressive people in the future.<BR/>(Reminds me of an old Jew who told me one day that the period of the second world war- even in the camps- was being felt by himself as a kind of climax in his life, because all the time he and his wife had been able to do important things for other sufferers, especially by giving them moral support.)<BR/>Mieke.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881820813337843551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-45694624184082099242008-01-08T08:39:00.000-05:002008-01-08T08:39:00.000-05:00You took back control and regained what he took fr...You took back control and regained what he took from you. Way to go. <BR/>I see a time in the not to distant future how you will use the entire story to help someone else you encounter. <BR/>Although, could be you already have by blogging it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks~Keihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095184831191402113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-82509179557017373952008-01-08T07:55:00.000-05:002008-01-08T07:55:00.000-05:00I really believe that the work you and many have d...I really believe that the work you and many have done over the past few years with the police have made a difference in their attitude, respect and actions. I am going to use this as an example next time some one tells me the police don't care.<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33048090057366811222008-01-08T06:54:00.000-05:002008-01-08T06:54:00.000-05:00It sounds like you were directed to exactly the ri...It sounds like you were directed to exactly the right person! I'm glad that it helped, that you feel better for having taken action and reclaimed control. That's as important as reporting "the perp"!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790763688701278823noreply@blogger.com