"Mizter T" wrote in message
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In article , d ()
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in order to have human rights, you need to behave like a human being,
which doesn't apply in this case.
Sadly neither did anyone else in the bus while they just sat there and
did nothing.
That's the bit which is, to say the least, disappointing.
I both have got and would get involved - it is indeed disappointing when
people choose to look away, and somewhat galling when you dive in yet no
assistance from those around you is forthcoming - that said I've also seen
(and been on the edge of) situations where bystanders have got involved,
where it was made clear to the ne'er do weller(s) that bad things would
happen upon them unless they desisted and made themselves scarce.
I was assaulted (not badly thankfully) outside Maze Hill station just over a
year ago by 2 teenage girls and am very grateful to the people who
intervened to help, especially the woman who got on the train with me and
encouraged me to report the incident to BTP. Upon watching the CCTV, they
agreed that it was a nasty incident - sadly no result!
I have also intervened in the past, although would be reluctant probably
these days with the threat of being stabbed more in the mind