A disturbing and brutal game, that became popular among teenage gang members in urban cities last year, is sweeping the streets again as teenage thugs target innocent victims across the country.
Last week in Upper Darby, Pa., four teens viciously attacked a 58-year-old homeless man and then posted the video to Facebook, a disturbing trend that has the so-called “knockout game” popping up again throughout the country.
The crime, which was originally connected to gang initiations, has spread outside of the gang world with people now seeking fame by posting videos of these vicious attacks on social media. With social media and other forms of video sharing, teens with no gang affiliation are now taking part in this disgusting trend.
The Knockout Game gained notoriety last year as teenage thugs began stalking innocent people on the streets and then viciously attacking them in an attempt to knock them out with a single blow. The game, which was responsible for numerous deaths last year, has taken on an even uglier aspect with many now taking to social media to brag about their crimes, and post videos of their vicious attacks.
After two “Knockout Game” attacks left a number of people in Baltimore, Maryland seriously injured this month, the city’s mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is calling for parents to become more involved in their kids’ lives.
She told reporters today that, “They don’t understand the consequences, if you knock someone out, you could think it’s a joke and you’ll hurt somebody — that person could die. And then your life is ruined for some stupidity that you and your friends think is fun. It’s just not worth it.”
Sadly – something politicians like the mayor of Baltimore fail to understand – is I believe these kids know exactly what they are doing; they just don’t care about the consequences. We are living in a time where a large portion of this country’s youths don’t value life or care about the consequences of their actions. In fact, they’re so proud of what they’re doing they’re now using the internet to tell everyone about it.
Protecting yourself from these types of attacks:
Consider carrying a firearm: In my opinion, these types of crimes highlight the very real need to carry a firearm. When you have a whole generation of people not only entertaining themselves by watching these videos online, but also taking part in the attacks so they can gain some sort of fame, we have a problem that’s not going to get better anytime soon.
Study the art of Self Defense: Being prepared means being able to defend yourself from an attack, and thanks to our wonderful society it also means knowing how to survive an attack that may come from a number of attackers at the same time.
Situational Awareness: Being able to protect yourself begins with having a good sense of what’s going on around you. That means putting down the phone and paying attention to your environment. As I suggested in a previous article, about protecting yourself during a flash mob situation, being keenly aware your environment is one of the most important safety precautions you can take in any situation.
Just remember that if they will do this for nothing other than shits and giggles what happens when they are hungry, thirsty, and angry? As if we needed to be reminded there is a segment of society that needs very little excuse for violence. Predators in search of prey. When they become desperate predators (hiccup in the food stamp program) watch out.
That’s one of the reasons I follow this site, because they are among a small fraction of the people out there who make the connection between the criminal society and what will happen during a collapse situation. Imagine these people during a collapse! Still wonder why people are prepping?
RedstarBear/Joel You both could not have said it better about the situation depicted. Amen!!!!!!!!!!
No words other than well said. Imagine these fame-seekers when it’s not for fame but for survival!
soon the culling begins….all over the land…imho
downside to this game is when a group of highschool kids are walking down the sidewalk going to the movies and some idiot with a gun shots one and tells everyone he thought they were going to hit him.
even if this never happens the left will find a way to use it and twist it into thier story
Why do you have a white kid in the headline pic?
If it was white kids doing this the whole world would of heard about it. Its the “urban youths” who are to blame .
Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a enjoyment account it.
Look complicated to more brought agreeable from you! However, how can we keep up a
correspondence?
seniors with a cane might be Prey too-.
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Have. one for the heck of it, protection.
Me to, but mine has a long sharp point inside.
Best advice is to be ALERT! Put down the cell phone, and if you see 3 or more in a group…avoid!
The original name given to this form of assault was “Polar Bear Hunting ” … It was a game started by inner city black to seek revenge for “whitey’s crimes “.. By ignoring this trend Obama and Holden have given a silent approval to a war on whites by any colored people….Don’t be a victim and fight to win … Intend to do horrific bodily harm to your attacks . They are looking to kill you !
do that crap in a state that has the stand your ground law..I do love the state of florida for that reason..