The Police are Ignoring me!

[fletch_talon]

Should have driven off when they came to your window, then reversed nice and hard into the front of their car.
With any luck one of the scumbags might have ended up walking between the 2 cars at just the right time.
Lets see them drive without functional legs.

Extreme? Yes. Would I actually condone doing it? Probably not.

Do I think that the majority of people on the road are ignorant fuckers with no consideration for the road rules and in turn the safety and wellbeing of others and that these people need to be taught an extremely harsh and preferably painful lesson.

You better fucking believe it.

Personally I probably would have just flipped them the bird casually through the rear window (casually because to do it with emotion gives them satisfaction in thinking they've gotten a sever reaction from me).
If I had pulled over and told em off, the second their car stopped (if not before) I would have had the doors locked and something nice and heavy (wheel lock for example) close at hand.

 

[Clearing the Eye]

Why would anyone pull over and yell at someone? C'mon. What were you hoping to achieve?

 

[ResonanceSD]

I love how everyone's blaming the OP. What's wrong with you people?

Oh and to the guy who thinks carrying a gun will help. What, are you nuts?

 

[Astoria]

They probably didn't follow it up because this crap happens so much and they have much bigger problems to deal with. My dad had an incident when these guys speed up behind him and hit him when he had to break for the lights. My dad yelled at them when they drew level and they jsut called him an old dickhead for slowing down and said it was his fault. My dad went to the cops but they just said they have so many problems that they didn't have the time to look into it otherwise they would and with that attitude they'll probably get busted for something eventually. They are being a bit dickish by not giving you some responce though but again that might just be a time and priority thing. The strangling thing is a worry but I'm guessing it wasn't what most people think when they see the word?

 

[tobi the good boy]

I love how everyone's blaming the OP. What's wrong with you people?

Oh and to the guy who thinks carrying a gun will help. What, are you nuts?

Another subtle point people seem to be forgetting is (one a friend of mine just pointed out to me), the OP was overtaking. So these "hoons" were actually on the correct side of the road. Not him.

 

[Kizo]

I'm not surprised. Sting seems like kind of a dick, and Stewart is pretty busy. Not sure why Andy would dodge you, though.

 

[RustlessPotato]

The Snip

Poor Jewrean, it looks every one is bashing at you . From the way I see it and the info you have given I think it's reasonable the police should at least contact you. Even if you had a bit of road rage, that doesn't justify their physical assault. You just yelled, they strangled you. Sure, you didn't die and I suppose weren't that injured, but how much do you have to be injured before the police do something ? But the others have a point, when you see 3 dicks and you're sure they're dicks, you shouldn' provoke the dicks. My dad always says you shouldn't poke a mad elephant.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

My logic is I don't pull my car over to yell at people and not expect to get my ass kicked. I really don't understand how someone could choose to do that and then suddenly be shocked and angry when they get assaulted.

It's like letting your pet python play with your kitten and then being shocked and hurt that the python killed and ate the cat. Like what the fuck do you expect to happen? It's a snake.

Yes, you really do not understand, justice. Although you think your way is logical, you actually just have a very different personality. There is no fact in either side of our arguements. That being said: every human has the right to speak / yell / be angry at others without having to fear violence as retribution. To simply expect it? Well then, I pity the loss of your faith in humanity.

As for your cute kitten / python example, yes that's a nice exaggeration...

EDIT: and for the final time... this post isn't about the crime... it's about being ignored by the police... stop derailing. Regardless of who is at fault, the people who committed the crime are indeed criminals and crossed an OBVIOUS line (obvious to any dimwit on Earth).

Can I live in your world? Ya know the world that goes:

Guy: YOU JUST CUT ME OFF AND ALMOST KILLED ME YOU JERK!
Guy2: Oh... heavens me sir, I do believe your right and your pulling over and dressing me down in public amongst my peers have shown me the errors of my ways. I do ever so apologize!

Yeah people should be threatened with violence, but the fact is they are. Also the Halocaust happened. Bad shit happens to people all the time that shouldn't. To knowingly choose to do something foolish like engage in another assholes road rage and then get shocked when it escalates into violence.... I'm sorry, I'm just flabbergasted. Even more so then the fact that my dumbfoundment over your actions apparently means I don't call the police when I see a child being raped or a man being killed.

Like yeah dude, youre being ignored by the police. I get it. Go on the news, you shouldn't of been choked.... But I can't believe you set out on the course of action you did that day and honestly expected things to go differently. If you made a poor decision, just cop to say you made a poor choice, no shame in it.

Also this isn't thread derailment. If you had to go to court in a civil suit against these individuals the judge (at lest by American standards) would give you shit for provoking and opening yourself up to it. Like... fucking aye, I get freedom of expression but freedom of expression doesn't mean I give the guy cutting me off the finger and then being shocked when he tries to run me off the road. Fucking nutjobs in this world, dude, you gotta account for that if you want to avoid getting attacked.

 

[Meatspinner]

It's thread like these that make me think that there is something seriously wrong with with this community.

Maybe it's just like minded people, Bob attracts.

OP, I'd just stop. Most people here would rather sit on the sideline and point out other peoples problems, just to feel better about themselves.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

I love how everyone's blaming the OP. What's wrong with you people?

Oh and to the guy who thinks carrying a gun will help. What, are you nuts?

not blaming, I'm honestly shocked thought engaging with these assholes would lead to anything OTHER then physical violence.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

It's thread like these that make me think that there is something seriously wrong with with this community.

Maybe it's just like minded people, Bob attracts.

OP, I'd just stop. Most people here would rather sit on the sideline and point out other peoples problems, just to feel better about themselves.

Dude it be one thing if he was like "Hey man, I made a poor choice but they still shouldn't of assaulted me."

Instead homeboys going on with some righteous fury that some how we should be able to live in this magical world where you can cuss someone out and somehow be shocked when the situation turns violent.

 

[Something Amyss]

So... if someone came up to you and punched you square in the face... you would say nothing?

How does that have anything to do with you actively instigating something? And how does it make it comparable to bullies? Why are you so quick to change the subject away from your own accountability.

I'm also upset that a lot of you are talking down to me as if I'm a child or stupid for my actions when they were entirely reasonable and happen all the time.

That you called it "road rage" yourself and still defend it as reasonable probably doesn't help your case.

- MOST people on forums do not offer 'constructive' advice.

You brought it on yourself.

Hell, the "punch in the face" thing you just said to me is a solid example of exactly WHY people might treat you like a child.

- Unless there is a threat to kill you or harm actually made, cops do not care.

Since you're the one who pulled over, the cops in the US would deem this a mutually agreed upon fray and not investigate. If you had really been a hapless victim, they would have investigated.

Stop acting like an innocent victim who nobody will listen to and accpet that you played your own part in this.

Okay... let's see how you like it when someone almost runs you off the road and into oncoming traffic, and then strangles you.

Most adults wouldn't get strangled, because they wouldn't stop to chew someone out after doing something reckless themselves. See, this is the problem. We might not like being dicked aorund in traffic, but the responsible thing is not to pick a fight in the first place.

 

[Krion_Vark]

2) You're advising never to stand up to a bully.

No, he's really not. He's advising that the scenario you ended up in was your own design and ill-advised.

So... if someone came up to you and punched you square in the face... you would say nothing?

If I yelled what the fuck is wrong with you or something to get his attention to me then yes I would say nothing. Or I would punch him back.


Like someone had said on the first page they probably already ran the number through the database (which can be done pretty quickly) and it came up stolen or the borrowed it from someone and they couldn't prove they actually had the car and no your picture technically doesn't prove who it was.

*EDIT* They probably should have called at some point but to them this case is closed and theres no reason to reopen it seeing as how there is no new evidence being brought to the table.

 

[nexus]

Reminds me of a story:

Guy calls 911, tells the operator a man is trespassing on his property and attempting to break into his backyard shed.

Operator tells him to stay calm, but there is no one in the area available to assist. Please stay on the line anyway, etc.

Guy puts the phone down, ends up shooting the guy because he went to confront him and the man charged with a tool in hand. Gets back on the phone, tells the operator he shot the guy.

5 minutes later, a dozen patrol cars show up at once to arrest the guy defending his property.

 

[The Youth Counselor]

You've missed the point entirely, I don't care if this issue gets chased up. All I want is a common courtesy call explaining why it won't be investigated... and when you say "real crimes", define it?

Judging by the amount of forum topics and articles on the Escapist, a "real crime" on this website would mean media piracy.

You have my sympathies.

I have friends and family members who work in Law Enforcement or work with Law Enforcement Agencies, and for the most part are upstanding people who have insurmountable tasks and standards to face.

But like any other group of people, some cops are just assholes. The only time and reason a car I was in was ever pulled over and fined was because the sticker on the license was expired. And this was in a dingy neighborhood with prostitution and drug dealing openly occurring in front of the police as they were ticketing us.

And the police in that neighborhood let it all go because it's too much of a hassle.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

So... if someone came up to you and punched you square in the face... you would say nothing?

How does that have anything to do with you actively instigating something? And how does it make it comparable to bullies? Why are you so quick to change the subject away from your own accountability.

I'm also upset that a lot of you are talking down to me as if I'm a child or stupid for my actions when they were entirely reasonable and happen all the time.

That you called it "road rage" yourself and still defend it as reasonable probably doesn't help your case.

- MOST people on forums do not offer 'constructive' advice.

You brought it on yourself.

Hell, the "punch in the face" thing you just said to me is a solid example of exactly WHY people might treat you like a child.

- Unless there is a threat to kill you or harm actually made, cops do not care.

Since you're the one who pulled over, the cops in the US would deem this a mutually agreed upon fray and not investigate. If you had really been a hapless victim, they would have investigated.

Stop acting like an innocent victim who nobody will listen to and accpet that you played your own part in this.

Okay... let's see how you like it when someone almost runs you off the road and into oncoming traffic, and then strangles you.

Most adults wouldn't get strangled, because they wouldn't stop to chew someone out after doing something reckless themselves. See, this is the problem. We might not like being dicked aorund in traffic, but the responsible thing is not to pick a fight in the first place.

Hey stranger, back me up on this

We wouldn't be giving Jewrean such a hard time if he was like "I made a poor decision but still they shouldn't of choked me" right?

 

[ace_of_something]

Early December last year I was involved in a road rage incident in some residential streets. A car in front of me was consistently traveling 20 KM/H under the speed limit and applying their brakes. Now normally I would do this sort of thing too if someone was right UP my ass but that wasn't the case.
So I decided to overtake at the first opportunity but as I was the other sped up and wouldn't let me. On the other side of the road there was an oncoming car and I was just narrowly able to overtake in time.
I stopped along the side of the road to yell at the three young idiots in their car who almost killed me. But wouldn't you know it, the thick heads simply got out of the car, spoke like bogans, and then proceeded to strangle me while I was in my car.
There were two witnesses on the scene who stayed. I called the Police and they didn't send anyone out because it was a 'Cold' crime. Fine... I went down to the station and gave my statement pretty much exactly how I've said it here.
Almost 6 months have passed and not a single attempt at contacting me has been made... I would even appreciate a simple "sorry but we don't think the assault is worth our time to look into". I've tried contacting the police station 5 times but they simply say "Sure we'll pass that message along" and never do.
I have completely lost faith in the law. It makes me think I can go murder people and steal cars and get away with it. What can I do to actually get an answer out of these lazy scum bags? Is there someone higher up I can talk to that will actually give enough of a shit to tell me my case isn't worth investigating?

Justice Indeed.
(Australia by the way)

Did you get the tags, model or make of the car?

 

[Clearing the Eye]

Reminds me of a story:

Guy calls 911, tells the operator a man is trespassing on his property and attempting to break into his backyard shed.

Operator tells him to stay calm, but there is no one in the area available to assist. Please stay on the line anyway, etc.

Guy puts the phone down, ends up shooting the guy because he went to confront him and the man charged with a tool in hand. Gets back on the phone, tells the operator he shot the guy.

5 minutes later, a dozen patrol cars show up at once to arrest the guy defending his property.

Because confronting a stranger in your home with a gun pointed at them is the best solution to this problem. Not, say, leaving the house? Locking yourself in a room? Going to a neighbor? Running into the street and shouting "Someone is breaking in to my house!" No, no. Just pick up your gun and confront him. I'm sure murdering someone was the best outcome.

No surprise this happened in the U.S., where guns solve every problem.

That guy is a dropkick.