Neighbor dispute turned "physical".. sort of. Advice?

I think that when something was thrown I would have stopped the car right then and there. One way or another he would have known that his actions would no longer be tolerated. From my experiences, most people like this back down when confronted. I know I wouldn't throw stuff anymore if I thought I'd get my a@# beat for it.
 
6SuperSport7 said:
I think that when something was thrown I would have stopped the car right then and there. One way or another he would have known that his actions would no longer be tolerated. From my experiences, most people like this back down when confronted. I know I wouldn't throw stuff anymore if I thought I'd get my a@# beat for it.
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But plenty of people don't back down, they just kill or injure you and think that's a normal response to being challenged. And initiating/escalating a confrontation like that would leave you on shaky legal ground, at least here in Ohio (not sure about KY).



"Beating somebody's a@#" is a good way to get killed or spend time behind bars. Or both. When adults fight, anything can happen.
 
GO to the police, let them know the whole situation. That way it's documented. Do not confront him or offer a 12 pack. Don't even offer a 40 oz. Ignore him and give him some more rope to hang himself. Which he will do. Then you've got it documented with the police and his azz is in a ringer.
 
Accumulator said:
But plenty of people don't back down, they just kill or injure you and think that's a normal response to being challenged. And initiating/escalating a confrontation like that would leave you on shaky legal ground, at least here in Ohio (not sure about KY).



"Beating somebody's a@#" is a good way to get killed or spend time behind bars. Or both. When adults fight, anything can happen.
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My thinking was similar to Accumulator's. I hate to sound judgmental, but this guy appears to have nothing to lose if he were to go all out with someone.



For this reason, I documented the situation and mailed the evidence to myself. The package remains unopened until it is needed. There hasn't been any more trouble since then besides a few ugly looks.



Is it too much to ask to be left alone in this world? :pray1:
 
truzoom said:
My... I hate to sound judgmental, but this guy appears to have nothing to lose if he were to go all out with someone...
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That's not judgemental in any bad sense, it's just taking accurate stock of the situation :xyxthumbs



You hit the nail on the head- he doesn't have as much to lose as you do. Maybe all he has to lose is his sense of pride, so he'd trade jailtime for the ego-boost of "not taking any [crap]" from you.

For this reason, I documented the situation and mailed the evidence to myself. The package remains unopened until it is needed. There hasn't been any more trouble since then besides a few ugly looks.
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OK, just don't talk yourself out of going to the authorities if things do ramp back up.





Is it too much to ask to be left alone in this world? :pray1:
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Dogs who bite get hassled less than those who don't.



Good read on this subject (and a book every parent should buy for their kids)- The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker.
 
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