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Anonymous wrote:This sort of senseless, uncivilized behavior and subsequent violence are emblematic of how far we have devolved as a society.

No, it’s not okay to use crass language in public.

No, it’s not okay to beat up a lady and drag her off a bus.

What happens to these boys when they are out of high school? How do they work a job without cursing and assaults?

They do not plan to work regular ‘jobs’. Either public assistance or crime. Both are seen as acceptable ways to make a living.

I think we're jumping to conclusions that the immediate evidence before us don't really allow us to reach. How do you know what these people want or intend to do later? They did something terrible here, no doubt, but you don't know anything else about them besides what you saw on the video.

Anonymous wrote:Is it no longer the norm for families and the schools to teach respect of older people?

It is so sad that middle aged people and seniors are vulnerable to gangs.

The people have spoken loud and clear that they prefer this to an alternative.

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Anonymous wrote:This sort of senseless, uncivilized behavior and subsequent violence are emblematic of how far we have devolved as a society.

No, it’s not okay to use crass language in public.

No, it’s not okay to beat up a lady and drag her off a bus.

What happens to these boys when they are out of high school? How do they work a job without cursing and assaults?

They do not plan to work regular ‘jobs’. Either public assistance or crime. Both are seen as acceptable ways to make a living.

Is it no longer the norm for families and the schools to teach respect of older people?

It is so sad that middle aged people and seniors are vulnerable to gangs.

Anonymous wrote:This sort of senseless, uncivilized behavior and subsequent violence are emblematic of how far we have devolved as a society.

No, it’s not okay to use crass language in public.

No, it’s not okay to beat up a lady and drag her off a bus.

What happens to these boys when they are out of high school? How do they work a job without cursing and assaults?

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Anonymous wrote:A woman on the bus gave up her seat so another woman and her kids could sit down together. And then she asked a group of teens to stop cursing. I have no idea "how" she asked, but nothing justifies what these kids did to her. And I get why people are scared to intervene. What can be done to help prevent some of the out-of-control behavior of youth?

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-shows-a-woman-being-attacked-pushed-off-a-dc-metrobus

What can be done? Avoid areas and places, like “bad neighborhoods” and public transit where violent people are more likely to be.

Your privilege is really showing. You realize that so many people in DC have no choice but to live where they live and take public transportation, right. So we should make it safer for them instead of throwing our hands up and letting these hoodlums run the show.

But EVERYONE has a choice in how they act. So I choose to avoid being in areas where people can't act like decent human beings.

Wow! You can make that ‘choice’ due to your privilege. Some of us are forced to take mass transit. And we should be able to do so safely.

Also, don’t be so smug. As crime rises everywhere, the ‘areas where people can’t act like decent human beings’ will be more and more widespread.

It’s interesting to see such cognitive dissonance in your post. You employ a progressive buzzword like privilege, while also complaining about crime and how we should be able to walk around safely. It’s almost like you want to say we should get tough on crime. I just don’t get how you mix both concepts without irony.

There is not an ounce of cognitive dissonance.

I grew up poor, taking public transportation. I can recognize your privilege. You are able to avoid mass transit in DC - you can afford to Uber. You can 'avoid' the areas where these types of incidents happen because you can afford to live in a better part of DC.

I can also understand that we need to be tougher on crime. People should be able to take mass transit safely, especially people who rely on mass transit. I understand that Democrat-led, progressive policies have absolutely caused in increase in crime, and that disproportionately affects lower-income families who live in the neighborhoods where crime has increased.

This is exactly why some people in this area see white liberals as complete hypocrites. They support these initiatives that destroy the city (increased crime, crappy schools) and then they slink away to their wealthy enclaves where they don't have to deal with the negative effects of the policies they vote for.

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Anonymous wrote:Interesting comparison here to all the people complaining about the Landon kids singing songs on the metro a few weeks ago.

I didn't see that thread or hear about that at all, but I would support banning them from public transit as well as banning these kids.

Did the Landon kids shove a woman off the metro?

Interesting comparison here to all the people complaining about the Landon kids singing songs on the metro a few weeks ago.


I didn't see that thread or hear about that at all, but I would support banning them from public transit as well as banning these kids.

I don’t disagree. But people were outraged that they would sing a song with ugly lyrics (rightly so) but here ugly language should be ignored. Though who knows what would have happened if someone challenged the Landon crowd. Unfortunately, I would not bet on anything these days.

I grew up in the time that if an adult had to reprimand you, you got in twice as much trouble when you get home.

Anonymous wrote:They attacked an older lady going to get her diabetes medicine from their own neighborhood who cared enough about them to chide them. They will likely.never realize what a gift she was offering

This is so sad.

Anonymous wrote:Interesting comparison here to all the people complaining about the Landon kids singing songs on the metro a few weeks ago.

I didn't see that thread or hear about that at all, but I would support banning them from public transit as well as banning these kids.

This sort of senseless, uncivilized behavior and subsequent violence are emblematic of how far we have devolved as a society.

No, it’s not okay to use crass language in public.

No, it’s not okay to beat up a lady and drag her off a bus.

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Anonymous wrote:What can be done is that people can drop their entitlement. If you’re not disabled and you get on a bus, you and your kids need to be prepared to stand. Stop policing others’ language. Done.

Terrible take.

You are saying it's fine for teens to scream obscenities on the bus, and basically make it an awful experience for other riders.

So an older person, like this woman, who is clearly religious and moral, should just endure this b/c she is too poor to Uber or drive, while wealthier people stop riding public transit so they don't have to engage with kids like this at all.

I can guarantee this behavior would not be tolerated in UMC white spaces. But it's OK in poorer, majority AA spaces? Poorer people have to have a lower quality of life out of fear of violence and harm? That's very messed up.

Oh, puh-lease. How asinine.

Yes. Keep your mouth shut. Swearing is not illegal. You are not entitled to seats together. Don’t like it? Walking is free.

Thanks for showing us what kind of person you are. I am not opposed to cursing but there is a time and place. And in front of little kids isn't it. Curse when you get off the bus.

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Anonymous wrote:Good thing the city council is revising the criminal code so these folks won’t spend a day in jail.

When I read in the article that this was "unacceptable"..my first thought was.. "OK, so what are you going to do about it?" Nothing. Those people will get a slap on the wrist and go on to probably commit more violence.

Just smoke up the public's a$$es.

What do you propose we do sitting in downtown Bethesda after the fact? How can we do something?

The question wasn't posed to you.. it was posted to the transit authority who stated that this was "unacceptable".

OK, so what are they going to do about it?

Institute a no talking rule and only enforce it against adults. Problem solved.

I am the second poster. You didn't say this is a question for the transit authority... so that is why I answered. PS they aren't going to see it here!

They attacked an older lady going to get her diabetes medicine from their own neighborhood who cared enough about them to chide them. They will likely.never realize what a gift she was offering

Interesting comparison here to all the people complaining about the Landon kids singing songs on the metro a few weeks ago.