We Can ALL Do SOMETHING 0001

[Emilydogcat]

You helped that girl. You had courage, an amazing amount of courage, to go into that situation with that huge crowd.

I think some people do nothing because they don't care. I think some people do nothing because they are the evil watchers. Some do nothing because they are afraid. Some do nothing because they convince themselves that it is not that bad or they blame the victim.

An excellent books entitled, "The Lucifer Effect" gives explanations on why people do evil things.

[bardoville]

Amen

[misspaulette2012]

Thank you for not being afraid to speak what you feel.

[jagib2]

you are right to be upset & repulsed by what happened to the young girl. it does not get much worst then this.

a young life has been destroyed, she is so young to have been traumatized like this. she will probably become gay & have nothing to do with men.

Richmond is very dangerous. people will try to run up on you anywhere, anytime. i've seen blood in the streets. & may her attackers get what they deserve. Prison ,  where the same thing will probably happen to them.

[tori481]

Thank you so much. This brought tears to my eyes. God bless.

[ninjajessie1]

I just talked about this in my vlog today, but you said it so much better than I could.

I fav'd this video.

[GregThatDude]

That waso sad about that girl, she didnt deserve that. This was a great video. You have a big heart and its people like u that make a difference in this world "BY DOING SOMETHING"..thank u

[bigboyvernon]

All it takes for evil to triumph, is for good people to do nothing.

[SpockOfRock]

Get ready for the future, it's gonna look alot like the Old West. The government is totally inept and corrupt. Justice in the future will be administered on the spot and instantaneously. Everyone at this point should be armed constantly. If you're not, I suggest you buy a high powered handgun, learn how to use it, and get the permit to carry it. This problem will not be solved through counseling or legislation. Say goodbye to civilization, the ghetto culture killed it.

[spokenlife]

Hmm, I don't know. This whole country was built on violence. Long before there were ghettos, this country was violent. Although you're probably right about the rest of it.

[Darkest797]

Thank you.

[rubiconski2008]

I broke up a gang practically with my own bare hands after a girl was gang raped in the town I used to live in.

I dogged their ass day and night! Yelled at business owners where they were allowed to "hang out"! And worked with a detective and got the perps put in jail and the girl in rehab.

I lectured every damned girl endlessly and guilt tripped them about protecting other women AT ALL COSTS!!

Sadly I was the only parent involved BUT I was effective!

Thank you for this video....good job!

[spokenlife]

Wow, that is AMAZING! Thanks to you for caring enough not to give up. And every girl you "guilt tripped," I believe that even if it's not until many years down the line, they WILL remember your words and they WILL think about their sisters and come to their aid. You are a truly wonderful woman!

[bigboyvernon]

rubiconski2008,

Thank you fo doing the right thing. May God bless you.

[heres22]

i agree

[Katalyzt]

I have been in a similar situation as darlynn12; where a friend and I went to help a woman being attacked by a man in a not so populated part of the city where I live. Moments after we intervened the woman gather herself together and started yelling similar profanities at my friend and I as she walked away with the very same man that had besieged her. But either way, there are people who do; do something.

Katalyzt

[spokenlife]

I think it's all so typical of abuse. A person who is physically abused has been emotionally (and probably verbally) abused for even longer, so their radar is off; their loyalties are misplaced. I'm actually speaking from experience on this. A person is already worn down and "confused" by the time the abuse turns physical. And there are so many dynamics involved. The rest of us are damned if we do and damned if we don't.

[spokenlife]

Personally, at least my conscience can rest if I'm damned because I did. Of course, in keeping with mtamorphis's comment: think before we act and make correct, wise and safe choices. If all I can do is call the authorities from a safe distance, I hope I would at least try that. You never know: it may not help the victim right then but maybe later. You never know where a planted seed will sprout up. Thanks for responding.

[Katalyzt]

Indeed

[darlynn12]

It is hard to help that is for sure. years ago i witnessed a woman getting beat down by her husband/boyfriend i watched for a split second along with the men and other women there. i couldn't just stand there, so i walked towards them screaming i called 911 which i hadn't b/c i didn't have a cell but he didn't know well someone in the crowd called. the woman turned around looking directly at me tears streaming down her face and said " mind your own F'n business you B" I do now!

[spokenlife]

Yeah, I know that in domestic violence cases (or even just boyfriend/girlfriend), victims quite often don't want anyone to "attack" their abuser. Still, the person shouldn't be getting beat down and I would at least have to call the police - maybe not announcing it. Victims very often don't know what's best and I can't imagine a beat-down EVER be something that someone really wants. She can handle her anger issues with the police. I have to try to be a decent citizen.

[darlynn12]

well the reason for me announcing the police was that in the 2 minutes he had to continue to beat her head against a brink wall he would have killed her. That i could not stand by and watch and wait for the police. I am not saying i wouldn't do something in the future, but when it comes to couples i do keep my mouth shut.

[spokenlife]

Oh, I totally understand (meaning wasn't challenging you). Absolutely a tough situation. There are so many levels to this thing. Everything is right and everything is wrong all at once. I guess if it was simple it would have been eradicated a long time ago.

[mtamorphis]

It is so sad and I can see how it can be upsetting. One thing I always tell myself.."Treat people the way you would want to be treated" with the hope that the same will be reciprocated. Also, I am aware that certain things can bring harm not only to yourself but to your family. So with that said...think before you act. I am not saying to not act at all...but make the correct, wise and safe choice before acting.

[spokenlife]

Absolutely correct, realizing that sometimes our good actions are NOT reciprocated. Which means, I guess, we can't act for the reward - because there may not be one. We have to just do things because they're right and like you said, we'd like to be treated that way.

[Kimerats]

Hate is everywhere even religions are used as excuse for hate discrimination.

Almost every day i hear on tv that is ok to reject those who they call the freaks the unnormal the abominations, those who are also humans but how they dare to be different ?.

That is my perseption of this world one where hate is everywhere.

That is why i appreciate that spark of hope that you share with us, that is why this world needs more ppl like you.

[PhantomLyric]

Oh that was the craziest episode... You have the perfect screen name... This is real and everyone on youtube be watching this. OMG... 5*