tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post4659710096580336859..comments2024-03-16T19:36:23.953-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: He Hit Me!Dave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-60596960144464032472018-01-27T18:34:34.671-05:002018-01-27T18:34:34.671-05:00For the last several days I've been trying to ...For the last several days I've been trying to think of something to say that would be even remotely adequate. I've got nothing, except that I am with you, and wish I could do something to make this not have happened.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14687247995782738654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-4789217077780120372018-01-24T21:59:50.166-05:002018-01-24T21:59:50.166-05:00A few years ago, a man repeatedly punched the back...A few years ago, a man repeatedly punched the back of my powerwheelchair as I was getting into a lift, because he was angry that there wasn't room for both him and me in the small lift.<br /><br />It aggravated my neck/shoulder pain for weeks.<br /><br />It aggravated my PTSD and fear of strangers for years.<br /><br />Please think about talking to the police.<br /><br />Please put the blame firmly where it belongs (him) and don't take any on yourself.<br /><br />What would you say to a wheelchair user who came up to you after one of your professional lectures and told you this story?Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285070926705237161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-64055663016168819042018-01-24T16:45:21.520-05:002018-01-24T16:45:21.520-05:00Whenever I think that nothing will surprise me any...Whenever I think that nothing will surprise me anymore, things like this happen. I am so very, very sorry you were struck , on purpose, and hard. RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170986298013174197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-66834753111824179642018-01-24T13:02:29.354-05:002018-01-24T13:02:29.354-05:00I wish I knew what to say. It is horrifying and en...I wish I knew what to say. It is horrifying and enraging to me that there are people in this world who think it's okay or justifiable to just randomly hit another person without provocation or reason.Andrea Shettle, MSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984732076766787818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-85987001818251253612018-01-24T12:56:41.487-05:002018-01-24T12:56:41.487-05:00Yes, that was assault. How terrible!Yes, that was assault. How terrible!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064897477140634544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89641450666955551802018-01-24T10:33:47.535-05:002018-01-24T10:33:47.535-05:00I think that is what law enforcement refers to as ...I think that is what law enforcement refers to as 'battery'. It's a crime. It is reportable. If there is any chance of a security camera in use, that might add more information... <br />I am angry that this happened...it is a crime, and there is no such thing as a 'victimless crime.' And you know why you were punched, and not Joe or anyone else in that line. You do not deserve to be punched...nobody does, ever, outside the boxing ring.<br />Words hurt...fists hurt worse!<br /><br /><br />clairesmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235828110880302069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-23403782350011550512018-01-24T08:27:55.953-05:002018-01-24T08:27:55.953-05:00I am so, so sorry this happened to you. What kind...I am so, so sorry this happened to you. What kind of crazy person punches another in public for any reason? It hurts my heart that you are treated like this. bevdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037524737591520545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-74268871758578479092018-01-24T07:57:03.236-05:002018-01-24T07:57:03.236-05:00I'd be wondering if there was video of the ass...I'd be wondering if there was video of the assault, to take to the police.<br /><br />Would you feel the same if he had stabbed you?<br /><br />Assault is assault. And a hate crime - he hit a man in a wheelchair.<br /><br />You don't need to adjust your worldview to include criminals.ABEhrhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211038591900883672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33517727888535450202018-01-24T06:30:26.017-05:002018-01-24T06:30:26.017-05:00Incorporate into your worldview?
I think you sh...Incorporate into your worldview? <br /><br />I think you should be congratulated for continually being surprised by these instances of people being intentionally rude/mean/violent. It says a lot, that you haven't become jaded and mean yourself.<br />johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207562425873255945noreply@blogger.com