An update on the nut who assaulted me outside Planned Parenthood.

[KarenInMA]

Some of you probably saw my post this afternoon, about the wingnut who assaulted me when I was walking by a Planned Parenthood in Boston.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4297176&mesg_id=4297176

Now, when I say assault, I mean the creep grabbed my arm. Not being a delicate flower, this did not hurt. However, people who would grab at a woman walking past a PP might do a lot worse to the people inside, so I will make a big deal about this.

Well, an update. After kicking myself for not kicking him, or pressing charges, I went back to PP after work, filed an incident report and met w/ a Boston Police Officer. This man now has a file with the police, and they will be keeping an eye on him.

gee.. I sure hope he doesn't have a busted taillight...

Also, I wanted to assure you that I personally thanked the security guard, and gave him a hug!

[applegrove]

1. You may have saved the life of a person by getting his name on file.

If they can keep the freak away..think of the woman who may get out of an abusive relationship or not kill herself because she got to make the choice for her body.

[KarenInMA]

4. I never thought of this.

Just looking in this guys eyes, I could tell he was someone who valued the life of a fetus over that of a live woman.

[applegrove]

18. If he cares so much about the unborn - then he should be out educating

kids about birth control and working with science to come up with a man pill - more vasectomies - etc. That is what he can do to save fetus.

Instead they try and ban birth control. And the 'day after' pill.

[JAbuchan08]

2. Good work.

Much love for doing the right thing.

[Sabriel]

3. Next time, retaliate and scream something that will bring people running.

Then you can file charges, too. Whee!

[fudge stripe cookays]

5. Good for you!

Way to go, sister! The Estrogen Brigade salute you! :thumbsup:

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[havocmom]

6. You did the right thing! And yes, may have lessened the chance of him

doing more serious damage to someone. It gives the authorities a place to start from to corral a person who has likely been a thorn in many sides.

And thank you so much for letting the guard know you appreciated his quick response. We are sometimes very quick to complain about things. I have always tried to make a point of trying to be as quick about praise too. It makes the world a nicer place. And you never know, sometimes that little bit of encouragement to a stranger can make a world of difference to another life.

Glad you are OK and followed through. It is WAY past time for masses of us to take stands against bullies of all sorts. Together we can make them shape up or crawl back under their rocks!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: from an old hand at facing off with PP Clinic opponents who harass and intimidate women seeking health care.

[Richard Steele]

7. I'm glad you did that!

If this guy ever ends up in front of a judge, it's important to be able to show a PATTERN of such behavior.

You did EVERYONE a favor by filing a report. So, THANKS!:) :thumbsup:

[SouthernDem2004]

8. I vote go sign charges. In most jurisdictions you have up to a year. /nt

[HeeBGBz]

9. How did you find out his name?

I'm glad you did this. That security guard was awesome, also.

[KarenInMA]

11. Ahh..that's the best part!!

The PP people had run ins with him before. He followed a woman on foot, and she called 911.

[HeeBGBz]

16. Geez, what a wacko. You did a good thing

Looks like a Rudolph wannabe.

[Inland]

10. You did right. Not that he should get the chair for grabbing your arm

but it's right for the police to have a file so that the incidents pile up before he goes and does something really injurious.

[mcscajun]

12. Bravo!

Never let bullies get away with it.

:yourock:

[DanCa]

13. You go girl

I would have bashed this creep with my walker. Karen major props too you on the follow thru. Sending you my most excellent prayers/vibes/bestwishes/white light toward your way. It's time we started playing offense with these sob's.

[Withywindle]

14. Thank you!

Every act of resistance against misogynistic psychos makes the world a little bit safer for all women. So a very personal thank you for this. :toast:

[LuCifer]

15. All I am going to say is...

...if I was you, he would NEVER have to worry about dealing personally with abortion again, BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE KICKED HIS GODDAMN NUTS SO HARD, HE'D BE STILL IN THE FETAL POSITION, pun DEFINITLY intended. God I hope that scumbag goes down HARD.

Lu Cifer, LOVE THE FETUS BUT NOT THE HUMAN

[proud patriot]

17. Thanks for the update

:-) you did good

[graywarrior]

19. Nice nice job. Bet he's "so shocked" over this.

[AzDar]

20. Right on!!! ... Sorry you had to go through the whole ordeal, though. n/t

[rocktivity]

21. It was NICE of you to hug the security guard

but, um, isn't THAT amount to assault?

;)
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