I was mugged at 9.05 Sunday morning Vietnam time (20 minutes before starting thread)

I was waiting at a bus stop when I noticed a Samoan/Pacific Islander type young man in his early 20's circle the area when he finally came up to me and asked if he could have $2. I told him no. He told me to empty my pockets, which I refused at first but I complied just to play with his game. I had about $25 in my left rear pocket but I only showed him my cell phone and keys; the rest of my pockets were empty. He threatened me with violence because he didn't believe that I didn't have any cabbage on me. I told him I was walking away and got about two yards when all of a sudden I felt a hard shot to the back of my head. Now I've never been in a fight before or mugged despite living in an area reputed as the most dangerous place in Central Honolulu. This debacle took place somewhere five times safer than my hood. After realizing I had been hit, I turned around and told him to leave me alone. Two shots to left side of my mouth. Then another to the right side of my head, rocking my jaw. To my suprise, I didn't want to fight the guy. In the middle of the punching, I was relieved that the guy hadn't knocked me out out. I felt sorry for him yet at the same time I wanted to kill the dirty bastard. I threw my cash at him then walked away, defeated. I didn't want him to ruin my face, that's how I make my living and I didn't want to kill him...to have his parents grieve his death. Part of me says I deserve it. I didn't believe in karma until now...like I had a punch or a couple of them coming my way but no one never had the chance to do it.

Question: Should I call the police? Should I exact revenge and how?

I expect the occasional witty answer so please don't hold back.

P.S. I'm glad I didn't have my Jack Spade bag because he would've wanted to look through there BUT I also had a wine opener/pocket knife combo in there to surprise him but then again I didn't want to kill the guy.

Sorry to hear that. You did the right thing, but I probably would have backed away.. seeing your back may have given him the courage to hit you.. Hit the freezer for a steak for the shiner and yeah, call the cops and report the shitbag.. 1 in 1000 chance they will get him, but it will make you feel better.. Next thing you know, the Dog will be busting his ass and giving him some tough love on the way to the jail..

Sorry to hear it. Glad you are (mostly) unscathed.

LOL!...I don't know if the people of Hawaii are OK with the Dog ever since his racist tirade made the news. Unfortunately some of my neighbors on the island are still prejudiced against the white man and for what I don't know but he was one that was praised by almost everyone here racist and otherwise. I haven't checked out his new season but I don't hate the guy.

As far as the douchebag who gave me the partially swollen mouth is concerned, I haven't decided between getting revenge myself or calling the police.

At least I know I can take four punches and not "sleep" or "fall where I stand" as the slimy motherfucker put it. Motherfucker with his blue xxl shirt, ripped up jean shorts, slippers (or as my mainland brothas know them as flip flops) and soiled Laurence of Arabia type headgear.

Wait-

You are physically assaulted 20 minutes ago and the first thing you do is come to a website and ask what to do?

Police. Immediately. That guy could be doing much worse to somebody right now.

Originally Posted by juicemakesugar

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As far as the douchebag who gave me the partially swollen mouth is concerned, I haven't decided between getting revenge myself or calling the police.
Could you find him again?

Call the 5-0 dude.

You have to ask?

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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Wait-

You are physically assaulted 20 minutes ago and the first thing you do is come to a website and ask what to do?

Police. Immediately. That guy could be doing much worse to somebody right now.

+1. Call the police.

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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Wait- You are physically assaulted 20 minutes ago and the first thing you do is come to a website and ask what to do?
Ha. I was thinking that as soon as I read the title. You should had gave him your money earlier or should had just kicked his ass.

This story sucks. Glad youz aight.

One of my worst fears is having my purse snatched.

He was satisfied with $25?

Police, please. You never know - this guy may do something more tonight. With the police aware that someone like this is robbing people, they may notice him elsewhere.

As far as the hits; don't worry too much about it. A lot of people are kinda shocked that someone out of the blue wants to hit them. So much so they don't react other than to be annoyed.

Fortuneately for you, he couldn't hit worth ****. He was probably a bit angry that you didn't fall down and crumble like the characters in Grand Theft Auto. Rest easy knowing that he's seriously doubting his fighting prowess right now.

You may find yourself really mad in the next 12-24 hours. Its normal. Don't tie yourself up with ideas of getting revenge or finding him. Not serious happened to you and now you'll be on guard whenever someone starts showing the signs of casing you out.

Originally Posted by JayJay

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+1. Call the police.

^^^ Best advice. I would have done horrible, unspeakable things to that person and disposed of them somewhere tasteful. That is all about surprise though.

Thanks for the comments. I have already done something something positive about the situation so expect an update in the future.

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

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Police. Immediately. That guy could be doing much worse to somebody right now.

+1.