Nearly naked rape victim left outside as frightened homeowners call 911

[generalmeow]

Is it an evil black hook?

Yes. I was picturing the lovers lane story type murderer hook.

[Clint45]

It depends. If it was myself or one of you guys, we'd probably let her in . . . and if it was a ruse we'd deal with it. You CANNOT expect the same reaction from a terrified retired couple in an isolated location after midnight who probably didn't even own pepperspray, let alone a handgun. Some people will not open the door to any stranger after dark, and if they are frail, elderly, and timid that is the best possible choice for them. A woman who'd just been brutalized a few minutes earlier is not going to be very articulate and will present as crazed and potentially violent. They probably couldn't understand half of what she was screaming and assumed she was on drugs. I can understand them being reluctant to open their door.

[generalmeow]

I just wonder how many folks saying they'd open the door and calling people pussys actually have kids, especially young ones.

Look, if you would have asked me the same question 11 months ago, maybe my answer would have been different. A lot has changed for me since then, and now I'm not only concerned with keeping my family safe, I'm also concerned with not getting into a shit storm that turns my life into something similar to George Zimmerman (yes, me NOT being in prison, and taking care of my family is still more important than your family).

I'm not calling anyone a pussy, but I've got two young ones.

[hurley842002]

Well I was trying to change the situation slightly where you know it's not a scam, but you also know for sure there's danger if you open the door, and you also know for sure she will die if you don't help. But you're putting your own family at risk.

i think most people would intervene, if armed. But that goes against the whole family risk line that they say they won't cross.

Do you have kids? I'm just trying to determine if I'm the crazy one here, I mean even if I am, I won't change my stance, hook or not.

[generalmeow]

Do you have kids? I'm just trying to determine if I'm the crazy one here, I mean even if I am, I won't change my stance, hook or not.

Yes, I do.

You'd sit there 2 feet away with your gun, and let someone get murdered on your doorstep, rather than help them?

[hurley842002]

Yes, I do.

You'd sit there 2 feet away with your gun, and let someone get murdered on your doorstep, rather than help them?

I guess I am the crazy one....

Since we are playing what if, say I open the door, draw my weapon, and get a kaboom (since I do carry a Glock), let's also say I'm the pu$$y that many on the forum believe I may be, and captain hook is a bad a$$ wrestler like you are. What now? Hope my wife and one month old are tougher than I....

[sniper7]

Guess she should have known how to wrestle.

[PSS]

Not going to stand by and not help. It's worth the cost. Lot of options. Wife backup with shotgun ect. Just because you don't open the door doesn't mean they can't force their way in. Someone who let's fear rule their life has lost. Get armed, get trained, have a plan and make a difference. I have kids and a wife. I don't see the scenario as black or white. If your not prepared might be best to stay inside. If I was armed with wife armed as backup I would be willing to offer my assistance. Thank God cops answer calls to homes that don't belong to their relatives.

[centrarchidae]

Not going to stand by and not help.... Thank God cops answer calls to homes that don't belong to their relatives.

How many cops answer calls to anybody's house at all with their wives and kids in the squad?

[Squeeze]

Well...this is a tough one, no doubt about it there. I am confident in my ability to defend myself and my family. I would open the door and yank her inside as quickly as possible after making damn sure I could confirm there was no one else outside with her. If I was unable to veryify all my blind spots were clear, then for certain would NOT open the door. You have to realize, being a good samaritan can also make you a victim. Sad, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Me and my family are priority #1.