Courage comes in all sizes and packages. This woman has the same courage as Audie Murphy.

Her husband looks to be about 4 times her size and all he did was call on the phone. The neighbors who stood by watching should be ashamed of themselves---but I'll bet they are the first to call a cop when they have tropuble.

The teenagers will be vitims as soon as it gets around that a pregnant woman chased them away from the cop.

"Gutierrez, eh? Probably an illegal alien taking all our tax money for free health care."

-Lou Dobbs.

"Gutierrez, eh? Probably an illegal alien taking all our tax money for free health care."

-Lou Dobbs.

#3 | Posted by LetUsPrey

Nice projection. If she were illegal I'd welcome her. These are the kind of people America needs.

I admire that woman, her courage and sense of decency is is a virtue we all need reminded of these days. Billy Graham once said: "Courage is contagious. When a brave man(or woman) takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened". Stands like that(and lots of them) are the only thing that is going to reduce the rampant violence cropping up today, everywhere in our society.

Damn good job, Ms. Gutierrez

If she were illegal I'd welcome her. These are the kind of people America needs.

Amen! I would agree with that just like I agree with being granted citizenship for serving in the military.

Stands like that(and lots of them) are the only thing that is going to reduce the rampant violence cropping up today, everywhere in our society.

I agree with this as well.

Bob for all our disagreements, thank you for posting this story.

We should all look inside oureselves. Would we have the same courage as this woman, to stand up against overwhelming odds and face the threat of serious injury to help a stranger? Could we live with ourselves if we turned our back?

Would we have the same courage as this woman, to stand up against overwhelming odds and face the threat of serious injury to help a stranger?....

Awesome. Thanks, Bob. And thumbs up to Constuct as well. I've always made the point that the best way to fight the bad guys is to stand up en masse against them. Make yourself visible. Outnumber them. Call the police when something fishy is going on. Call your neighbors when you see something suspicious. You have to use common sense so you don't get killed, but don't cower.

One time there was a group of teenage hoodlums vandalizing my neighbor's garage. I walked back there and told them to cut it out and go home. One kid said, "Hey, man, ain't nobody fucking with you." I got right up in his face and told him, calmly but firmly, "Well, guess what, I am fucking with YOU." Was I smart? Maybe not. But the adrenaline was flowing, and I wasn't going to back down. They left a few minutes later and didn't come back.

Of course she did.
Moms and moms-to-be get something inside of them that others don't, and it's really good and healthy.

Every thread always some JERK trying to divert the debate to abortion.

I don't agree with risking the baby's life. I'm not sure anyone in law enforcement could honestly recommend civilians, much less 9-month pregnant women, getting involved with law enforcement issues either. If one of the kids got hold of the gun, or even punched her in the stomach it could have gotten dicey. That said, I'm glad everyone was safe in the end.

I don't agree with risking the baby's life.

But to da bOoB, that unborn child has no more significance than a gall bladder or fingernail clipping

"The neighbors who stood by watching should be ashamed of themselves---but I'll bet they are the first to call a cop when they have tropuble."

I used to think that way. "Everyone hates the cops until they need one."

Then I got a little older and actually hung out with/had some interactions with a few cops and realized many cops resent the public. And all cops selectively enforce the law - at a minimum they treat each other and their families as special citizens who are above the law. And they definitely treat members of the public differently depending on their first impression - if they think you have money they are much nicer to you than if they think you are poor and ignorant and unable to makea sufficient stink to get them in trouble if they treat you like shit.

So my new position is "Its the public's to feel any way we want to about them because they certainly have their own opinions on the us. We don't owe them anything. But if we ever need one, damn right we should call them because that is their job and the taxpaying public is their employer."

But to da bOoB, that unborn child has no more significance than a gall bladder or fingernail clipping

#14 | Posted by goatman at 2009-12-14 03:01 PM | Reply | Flag:

Don't speak for me pUnk bOy. You simply aren't bright enough. Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012? LOL

Laughing at you as always.

;-)

Don't speak for me pUnk bOy.

???

I'm not speaking for you. I was quoting you. Learn the difference, bOoB.

Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012?

???

That never has been a worry of mine. Today's not a good day for you is it, bOoB? I hear they are further and further between. Sorry about that.

Laughing at you as always.

I'm glad I'm able to bring some jocularity into your otherwise droll life. You're welcome

#15 | Posted by Sully at 2009-12-14 03:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

If you help a cop in this situation, you would get big points. I agree that cops tend to generalize different people, but rarely treat people like shit that don't deserve it. It's just human nature---if you were a cop, you would probably be the same way. Cops rarely meet nice people on the job.

However, the point of this thread is more towards courage than helping cops. Had this been an ordinary citizen or a little old lady, who would have helped? Would uyou have stepped in putting yourself in grave danger? That's a question we have to answer ourselves, and like Califchris says, it can only really be answered when the time comes.

That never has been a worry of mine.

Really? It seems it was worry enough for you to punk out on a bet that YOU challenged.

Today's not a good day for you is it, bOoB? I hear they are further and further between. Sorry about that.

Today is a great day, as are most of my days. That's because I stand by my challenges, unlike you pUnk bOy.
Laughing at you as always.

I'm glad I'm able to bring some jocularity into your otherwise droll life. You're welcome.

Thank you--thank you very much.

Look up the word "droll". LOL

Still laughing at you.

;-)

#17 | Posted by goatman at 2009-12-14 03:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

Today is a great day, as are most of my days. That's because I stand by my challenges, unlike you pUnk bOy.

we know you stand by them Boob. We recognize you are serious when you spew them. That is why it is always a great day when you post here.

Humor brightens everyone's day, boobshit.

"Would uyou have stepped in putting yourself in grave danger?"

Not in most situations. I'd have to see the whole incident and really feel strongly that the kid was in the wrong.

If I just walked by and saw a kid and a cop fighting, I wouldn't even assume the cop is in the right.

Look up the word "droll". LOL

Yes? I'd say you are whimsical and odd. Sorry if you disagree.

It seems it was worry enough for you to punk out on a bet that YOU challenged.

???

Really? Show me one post that supports your statement:

Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012?

Today is a great day, as are most of my days.

I'll bet most of you guys at Bellevue say that after the scheduled dose and the nurse cleans the drool off your chin, don't you?

Jeez, Goatman, give it a rest. Why do you come on so many threads just to razz people?

Jeez, Goatman, give it a rest. Why do you come on so many threads just to razz people?

It takes two. Are reading only every other post again?

#24 - The first that I see from you is mocking BuffaloBob, and he responded in kind.

The first that I see from you is mocking BuffaloBob

???

I wan't mocking him -- I was quoting him. He did indeed say that an embryo or fetus is no more special than a gall bladder. On another occasion he said fingernail clipping.

I wan't mocking him -- I was quoting him. He did indeed say that an embryo or fetus is no more special than a gall bladder. On another occasion he said fingernail clipping.

#26 | Posted by pUnk bOy at 2009-12-14 05:16 PM | Reply | Flag:

How about posting links to your bullshit pUnk bOy? Maybe I'll sic those human looking aliens on you. BOOGA BOOGA LOL

Still laughing at you.

;-)

How about posting links to your bullshit pUnk bOy?

OK, liar. I will when you post a link that backs up your claim:

Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012?

OK, liar. I will when you post a link that backs up your claim:

Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012?

I didn't think so, liar. LOL

#28 | Posted by pUnk bOy at 2009-12-14 08:47 PM | Reply | Flag:

I have posted that link at least 5 times. Are you sure you want me to do it again pUnk bOy? Well OK you talked me into it ;-)

You challenged ny statements that something would happen on Dec 21, 2012---one of the statements I made was that aliens would reveal themselves. You weaseled out of your challenge if they looked like humans.

Here is your post, showing you weaseling out, and the thread where everyone can see the whole conversation.

1. Aliens reveal themselves to humanity

This has to be a "take me to your leader" (not literal words, of course) type event. I.E. no UFOs, nothing that looks like a human being (chances are practically nil of parallel evolution), and an irrefutable spaceship that has landed somewhere. It would have to prove itself with some sort of unforeknown technology -- but a spaceship would fit that bill

Agreed--except for the looking like humans part--Enuma Elish says we were made in their image and after their likeness. But they will be aliens, and no question about it--spaceship and everything.

#70 | Posted by goatman at 2009-10-13 02:27 AM | Reply | Flag:

Still waiting on you to post the link that backs up your statement:

Still frightened human looking aliens will land in 2012?

I've never in my life (especially here!) expressed fear of human looking or any looking aliens landing on earth at any time -- even 2012.

Feel free to post something else that doesn't back up your statement. We can read and -- unlike you -- can comprehend and reason.

Not waiting on you because you can't back up your claim. LOL

What a bOoB!

Sorry for the nested blockquotes, but you can figure it out -- maybe. LOL

Just one post where I said I fear aliens -- any time, anywhere, any shape.

You can't do it. You are a liar. LOL

This is the last post waste my time on with you unless you can produce a post of mine saying I fear aliens as you claim

Later, liar

"Billy Graham once said: "Courage is contagious."

Courage comes from doing the right thing, without thinking or worrying about the consequences. She is definately a hero.

"All homosexuals should be castrated."
-----------------Billy Graham--------

#31 | Posted by pUnk bOy at 2009-12-14 09:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

You were shown to be afraid to make a bet because the aliens might look human. Still waiting on you to back your claim about that gall bladder and fingernail statement you claim I made. LOL---Never mind--pUnk bOys always lie and never back their claims or challenges.

Still laughing at you pUnk bOy.

Thanks for the grins.

;-)

Still laughing at you pUnk bOy.

Thanks for the grins.

Simple things for simple minds

You're welcome

They were trying to take the officer's gun. The statistic that I heard seven years ago was that about 95% of guns taken from officers are used on those officers. We were told to treat anybody attempting to take your gun from you as attempted use of deadly force. We spend a lot of time drilling and training on gun retention.

That said, if that had been me, I'd have killed those kids, that's exactly what they deserved, it's exactly what they would have done with the gun had they been successful in taking it. They would have used it against the officer and perhaps Ms. Gutierrez, her husband and her child. Obviously they set up a ambush for the officer.

Wow, interesting story.

/Interesting enuff to draw Spud back in anyways.

Coupla things here.

First, Texas chicks kick ass!

Second, Spud agrees with Gunslinger that anyone who attempts to take a gun off a cop needs to be treated as an attacker with deadly intent and offed.

Finally, Spud agrees with above comments that this woman's husband was a pussy for letting his pregnant wife do this while he called 911.

Spud to Mr Gutierrez:

Next time you find yerself in a similar situation hand her the phone and you go sort out the punks.

K?

Be Well.

/Yes, back.
//Wot of it?

What kind of a husband would allow his wife to endanger herself and his unborn child rather than help stop the situation himself??

And people blame women for emaculating men??

It's more a failure on the man's part of not stepping up to the plate to actually BE a man!!!

Actually the Texan chick in this story reminds Spud of another fiesty Texas gal in a story from a while back.

Standing on her roof, a 27-year-old woman thwarted an attempted burglary Wednesday afternoon when she pelted two men at the front of her home with billiard balls.

"I made it to the back door, climbed a tree and onto the roof," Paula Ollie said. "I went to the front of the house and yelled 'Death from above' and started throwing the pool [table] balls."

Ollie said she was accurate.

"I nailed him in the back," Ollie said, referring to one man who was near a bedroom window. "I then started throwing at the one at the front door and got him, but I don't know where I hit him. I did miss once because there's a dent in the front door."

The cursing men ran for their lives, holding their arms above their heads to protect themselves.