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Online Nursing Degree — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:48:12 -0000

That is quite disturbing and it seems as if the world is becoming more violent. Glad you are OK and thanks for being a person of action. The good news is, your wife is probably swelling with pride.

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Lane Bailey — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:43:30 -0000

that just goes to show that you really are a stand up guy (like anyone that has met you would have a doubt). Unfortunately, there are butt-munch morons everywhere.

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Sue — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:15:18 -0000

Very scary. Thank goodness you were there to help. Sounds like drugs might be involved. But that is because its so hard to believe that people can be that crazy, although we know they are. Just watch the news.

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Jeanne Breault — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:44:44 -0000

That sux! But...

you're definitely the kind of person I'd want around if I found myself in circumstances similar to that young lady's! (Not that I WOULD be - I'm waay too old for that!)

I hope you're not called into any additional Dudley Dooright action until you're put back together and healed! But I know if you DID find yourself in that situation again, you'd do the same thing - maybe you'd better stay inside until you're better!

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Las Vegas High Rise Guy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:56:28 -0000

Glad you are okay. It's too bad they couldn't catch those cowards. He'll be in police custody soon enough. Good for you for standing up in a bad situation.

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Steven Stearns — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:35:47 -0000

o OW OW 0W!

Jay,

I am so glad those two did not have any other weapon other than stupidity.

I trust you won't hesitate to use that cast if you run across similar simpletons.

Get well VERY soon,

Steve

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Bill Lublin — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:13:34 -0000

Jay - I am so sorry to read about how your arm injury occured (sorry for the joke on AG) But what a stand up thing you did - I'm glad to (virtually) know you - and when we meet in person you need to let me buy you a drink - at least I feel I'll be able to beat you to the wallet to pay for a little while! Heal quickly -

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Gregory Bain — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:05:27 -0000

Forty years ago a young lady walked up to the side of our family car and threw what appeared to be soda at my mother and then attempted to assault her and steal her pocket book. Back then the car windows were the roll up kind and air conditioning was not available in most cars. My mother who was dying of cancer at the time also wanted to know "what is wrong with these people?". I am sure if you went to a nursing home and talked with a 90 year old widow she would tell a tale of absurd behavior displayed by "them" 80 years ago.
We hear more about it today because of the internet and cable TV but the problem has been around forever. Thankfully, you are O.k. and know that it is not normal. It is the stuff FOX news talks about every day along with blaming everything on the media - like they are not the media.
What was the name of that TV show where the guy told everyone to Be Safe, It's a Jungle Out there?

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Austin Real Estate Blog — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:41:46 -0000

That is incredibly disturbing. I can' believe some guy took a swing at a girl because she didn't like him. I guess their are crazy jerks everywhere. Its good that you were there. Who knows what would have happened to the girl otherwise.

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Jayson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:18:33 -0000

That's absurd - I can't believe anyone would act like that. It's hard to believe that any guy would hit a woman. Hopefully, those "punks" get what they deserve soon. Sorry to hear about your arm Jay and I hope the woman is doing well.

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Vicki Moore — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:03:20 -0000

That's horrifying. Like DM, reading it made me sick to my stomach. I'm so sorry. I pray for your quick recovery.

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Rusty Lindquist — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:59:51 -0000

I'm sorry to hear you got hurt, and wish you could have caught them. ;-)

It's sad that people can get that low. Thanks for jumping in, helping out, and then coming back and still blogging!! Keep it up, we love hearing from you.

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DM — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:22:57 -0000

This literally makes me sick to my stomach. Hopefully these tough guy wanna be's will think before they do it to someone else.

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Jay McGillicuddy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:04:05 -0000

Sorry to hear of your ordeal, I hope you can get back to shuffling the deck real soon.

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The Phoenix Real Estate Guy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:28:54 -0000

I don't know if it took guts or courage. It was just instinctive. I think just about anyone would have done the same thing.

The young lady's boyfriend just called (he was inside at the time). He said she's doing well, though as I feared she has a broken nose and two black eyes. But she will be OK. They are very thankful we were there to help..

I appreciate everyone's support!

Typing one-handed, and left-handed at that, sucks! Along with teeth brushing, putting on pants and wiping my..... now there is a LOT more info than anyone needs!

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Nick Bostic — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:12:20 -0000

I commend you for jumping in, that definitely takes some guts, especially when the attackers are almost definitely high. At one point, the neighbor city to where I lived for 5 years was considered the meth capital of the US. Aside from having my cheap Costco bike stolen off my second floor balcony (where it was locked), I have luckily not had to see too much of it firsthand. Arguments can go both ways on the "war on drugs", but meth is terrible and here is another example of why we should do everything we can to stop it.

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Thomas Johnson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:58:24 -0000

Doesn't Arizona have a open carry law? Too bad one of your group wasn't exercising their 2nd amendment rights. You could have rehabilitated the fellow right there.

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Dining Room Set — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:08:51 -0000

I am sorry that you have had injuries from this fracas. At the same time, I am very proud to say that I really admire what you did. Often, bystanders simply show indifference to these type of misbehavior and that encourages these low lives to behave more outrageously elsewhere. You are also right in that this is not restricted to any one or even a few towns. This is getting to be quite common almost everywhere in the world. Alcohol, drugs or disfunctional homes all contribute to this and it is a sad commentary on the times that we live in. Any way, I am proud to call myself your friend Ray, for what you did there.

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Hi! I'm Rudy from Trulia. Jay — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:54:01 -0000

OMG!

You did a good thing by jumping in to help that young lady. Sad to see you suffer from your selfless act. Karma is a mofo and those guys will get what's coming to them. Get well soon Jay.

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Rhonda Porter — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:34:10 -0000

I'm glad you're okay and this is not restricted to Phoenix. One of my dear friends lost her husband when a similiar situation happened to them. When the approached her rudely and her husband responded appropriately, they stabbed him in the chest and he passed quickly. What's worse is that they were not fund guilty at trial. My friends husband had served in the military and was not a huge man but was a respectible size...the jury decided that the two punks may have felt endangered by my friends husband! The world does not make sense sometimes.

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sarab — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:30:58 -0000

I am hoping this is an April Fools joke, but judging from the comments, I don't think it is. Sorry to hear about your bad luck, but I am glad you didn't have any head trama. I hope the police are able to track them down. Looks like the picked the wrong guy to mess with! Hopefully your poker game went better?

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Charleston Real Estate Blog — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:13:41 -0000

There are certainly some sick puppies out there and it was courageous of you to step into the fray. I'm glad you're basically OK and not badly hurt and apparently you can still type :)

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Maureen Francis — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:19:45 -0000

You are my hero.

Heal quickly and thanks for standing up for what is right.

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Jamie Geiger — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:28:27 -0000

Wow- I am so sorry this happened to you- I would have to agree with Sandy- I bet they were high on something. What man/boy would try for KO on a woman-that is just wrong- what a creep. Take care

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Todd Carpenter — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:05:25 -0000

The good news is, your wife is probably swelling with pride.