Motorist Punches Boy In The Fact...twice

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-29524670

Odd story this. It appears that the motorist was seen to be driving a Nissan Elgrand. I had never heard of this model, so I googled it. It must be a very rare car in Britain and even more rare in South Wales, so I can't understand why the Police haven't managed to locate the driver, in the 3 days since this serious assault happened on Saturday. The local paper has a photo of the vehicle and I can't see the number plate but I am sure that the Police could detect it, using the same technology that is used in the dozens of Safety Camera vehicles that are on our roads ::

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/eleven-year-old-boy-left-battered-***-7897761

[Mamyalynne]

//maybe hitting him twice was a bit excessive though//



Oh yes,just the once as long as it drew blood,it would make a 30 year old feel really big and proud of himself.

[andy-hughes]

divebuddy - "maybe hitting him twice was a bit excessive though ..."

Maybe? MAYBEEEEEEE????????

You are talking about a man punching a CHILD IN THE FACE!!!!

Yes I am shouting - it seems comon decency and behaviour is not reaching you by normal means of communication.

"Still, a valuable life lesson here for the kid ..."

Oh for heaven's sake listen to yourself!

Do you really think being punched in the face by a grown man equates to a 'life lesson'? This is a CHILD we are talking about here!!!!!!!

Please please tell me you don't have children.....

[andy-hughes]

Baldric - "He got out and hit the kid, he didn't run him over!"

Phew! I thouight for a minute there the man had committed criminal assault on a child!

Hang on ......

[Mamyalynne]

I can do nonsensical 'what ifs' too....

What if this guy has pets and chastises them with the toe of his boot - is that OK?

[douglas9401]

Right then Mr Hughes, this is going to be good with, doubtless, the mother of all back-pedals at some point.

What is racist about noting that Pakistanis drive Toyotas? Vans for business and cars for social driving and taxis.

You really are a pompous ass.

[mikey4444]

DB...your post doesn't reflect on you very well does it ? Its either wrong to punch children in the face and draw blood or it isn't...get off the fence !

[andy-hughes]

douglas - "What is racist about noting that Pakistanis drive Toyotas? Vans for business and cars for social driving and taxis."

If you need me to explain that your attitude is casually racist, then you should book in for some Equality lessons.

"You really are a pompous ass."

Don't be rude or you will be suspended.

[mikey4444]

Can we please try to keep the race issue out of this debate ....please !

[andy-hughes]

No problem mikey - I will not rise to any further ignorance on this sidetrack.

[kvalidir]

Are you a mod andy? I didn't realise :)

[andy-hughes]

divebuddy - "I don't expect the guy enjoyed hitting him. He just realised that somebody had to and hardened his heart. The kid will thank him eventually for putting him on the right path in life."

If, as I suspect, you think that sledgehammer irony comes over in print - it often fails.

If you think this issue is a matter for levity, excuse me if I don't join in.

If on the other hand you are entirely serious - then do carry on.

[Mamyalynne]

I am now even more so in the same boat as Mikey and incredulous at some replies...

//I don't expect the guy enjoyed hitting him. He just realised that somebody had to and hardened his heart. The kid will thank him eventually for putting him on the right path in life.//


If I didn't know better I'd think that was a wind up.

[douglas9401]

I don't need 'equality lessons', I need you to explain, in your own words, exactly how it's racist.
Unless of course you've just been a wee touch quick on the draw and care to retract the statement.
You may also want to grow a slightly thicker skin and not throw threats about.

[Mamyalynne]

Kval, I think Andy has been a Mod since Noah's day ;-)

[andy-hughes]

Mamyalynne - I am living in hope!

[mikey4444]

DB...when you are in a hole, its always best to stop digging.

Answer my question if you will please....do you, or do you not think it is unacceptable to punch a child in the face ? Here is a clue to help you decide...he was just 11 years old.

I don't know whether you have any children yourself but would you be happy if a complete stranger stopped his car and punched your son in the face ?

( sorry...that was two questions )

[andy-hughes]

douglas9401 - "I don't need 'equality lessons', I need you to explain, in your own words, exactly how it's racist."

To ascribe a motor manufactgurer to an entire ethnic group in the way you have is racist, in my opinion - feel free to disagree if you wish.

"Unless of course you've just been a wee touch quick on the draw and care to retract the statement."

No thanks.

"You may also want to grow a slightly thicker skin... ! My skin is just the right thickness thank you.

"...and not throw threats about."

I don't make threats.

That was not a threat.

[mikey4444]

Mamy ....if this is a wind-up, then it is in the worst possible taste. Nothing in DB's previous activity here on AB has given any indication that this sort of response was expected. An apology will clear the air though.