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two girls, verbal harrassment then an ass kicking on the lrt.

why do i belive in the good ness of people when they constantly disappoint.

― anthony easton (anthony), Sunday, 20 April 2003 03:54 (twenty-two years ago)

!! That's terrible! What was their problem?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Sunday, 20 April 2003 03:58 (twenty-two years ago)

Because believing in the inherent badness of people doesn't get you anywhere either. At least believing in goodness gives you something to strive for in yourself.

I'm sorry anthony.

― Millar (Millar), Sunday, 20 April 2003 03:59 (twenty-two years ago)

Two girls kicked your ass? I'm not making fun of you; two girls could certainly kick my ass, too. It's just that they're usually not the ones you expect that sort of thing from. Is there something in the water where you live?

― Kenan Hebert (kenan), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:03 (twenty-two years ago)

oh anthony, I'm sorry

― luna (luna.c), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:10 (twenty-two years ago)

I'll reteact my earlier question. I just remember the time I got a thorough beating with a jelly slipper from a very large black woman one night in a Denny's parking lot. She was convinced she'd heard me say the n-word. Of course I hadn't. I was just stunned.

So, yeah. It sucks to get beat up. Sorry about that, man.

― Kenan Hebert (kenan), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:22 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, are you ok?

― luna (luna.c), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:23 (twenty-two years ago)

i hope yer alright, anthony.

― Tad (llamasfur), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:56 (twenty-two years ago)

What a rotten thing to do someone. Hugglez to anthony.

― rosemary (rosemary), Sunday, 20 April 2003 04:56 (twenty-two years ago)

lots of beterschap, anthony.

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― €rik, Sunday, 20 April 2003 05:26 (twenty-two years ago)

It just makes me angry and sad to hear about this kind of thing happening. I'm sorry Anthony, hope you're okay now.

― Paul in Santa Cruz (Paul in Santa Cruz), Sunday, 20 April 2003 05:52 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm sorry Anthony I thought you said the B-word. . .

You know I love you sweetie.

― That Girl (thatgirl), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:07 (twenty-two years ago)

I do not believe in inherent good/badness. But that doesn't mean I wish you beterschap as well, Anthony.

― nathalie (nathalie), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:14 (twenty-two years ago)

Although I've never met you, and almost certainly never will, if I do, I will not beat you up.

If enough people make this simple pledge, you needn't ever worry about it ever happening again.

Hope you recover soon.

― Gatinha (rwillmsen), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:22 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm really sorry to hear that. That's terrible.

― sundar subramanian (sundar), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:25 (twenty-two years ago)

That's rotten. I hope you're okay.

― Skottie, Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:28 (twenty-two years ago)

If they mess with my friend Anthony, I WILL HURT THEM BACK. that's not right, anthony's the best.

― hstencil, Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:30 (twenty-two years ago)

hey anthony, I love you ok? Email me when you feel up to it.

― Ally (mlescaut), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:30 (twenty-two years ago)

you know i'm just playing ant.

lemmee at those little tramps. . .

― That Girl (thatgirl), Sunday, 20 April 2003 06:46 (twenty-two years ago)

that sucks dude!

― jel -- (jel), Sunday, 20 April 2003 07:47 (twenty-two years ago)

put me in line w/the well-wishes. hope you're better soon, A

― M Matos (M Matos), Sunday, 20 April 2003 07:49 (twenty-two years ago)

― ron (ron), Sunday, 20 April 2003 08:04 (twenty-two years ago)

damn, that's awful. I hope yr alright. :-(

― Justyn Dillingham (Justyn Dillingham), Sunday, 20 April 2003 08:29 (twenty-two years ago)

i spent five houts a the er.
its ok, it was just so random.

― anthony easton (anthony), Sunday, 20 April 2003 09:59 (twenty-two years ago)

Very sorry to hear this. Hope you get over it soon...

― Chriddof (Chriddof), Sunday, 20 April 2003 10:05 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, this is awful. I'm so sorry. I hope you're recovering quickly?

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Sunday, 20 April 2003 10:10 (twenty-two years ago)

yea, what the others said. i'm really sorry to hear this, it really sucks. i hope you are ok

― gareth (gareth), Sunday, 20 April 2003 10:11 (twenty-two years ago)

what an awful thing to happen. I'm sorry to hear this. hope you get well soon.

― Julio Desouza (jdesouza), Sunday, 20 April 2003 10:40 (twenty-two years ago)

Jesus, how disheartening. Just remember Anthony that for every violent twunt like them there's some wonderful warm people who love you (or would love you if they knew you) like us.

― Andrew (enneff), Sunday, 20 April 2003 11:36 (twenty-two years ago)

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horrible thing to happen, ant. heal soon okay! and also: what andrew said.

― mitch lastnamewithheld (mitchlnw), Sunday, 20 April 2003 11:37 (twenty-two years ago)

not to intentionally hijack this thread for personal 'gains' - but it just occurred to me how i've never been attacked or even hit since school days...which is clearly remarkable good going and long may it continue. makes you think though huh? anthony you have my sympathies.

― stevem (blueski), Sunday, 20 April 2003 11:39 (twenty-two years ago)

i'm very sorry, anthony. what can we do for you?

― gabbneb (gabbneb), Sunday, 20 April 2003 13:14 (twenty-two years ago)

I can't believe how shitty that is, Anthony. I just hope you're ok. Let me (or anyone else here) know if you need anything, ok?

― Bryan (Bryan), Sunday, 20 April 2003 14:11 (twenty-two years ago)

That's rotten, Anthony! I'm sorry. Please get better soon.

― felicity (felicity), Sunday, 20 April 2003 14:28 (twenty-two years ago)

I really hope you feel better soon Anthony!

― Aaron Grossman (aajjgg), Sunday, 20 April 2003 14:37 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, this is no damn good at all. People suck.

― Chris P (Chris P), Sunday, 20 April 2003 16:04 (twenty-two years ago)

im sorry to hear this too, anthony. hope you recover quickly :-)

― donna (donna), Sunday, 20 April 2003 16:24 (twenty-two years ago)

Holy shit, this is awful. The ER? What the hell? What happened?

Whatever the case, I hope you get well soon.

― Nate Patrin (Nate Patrin), Sunday, 20 April 2003 16:25 (twenty-two years ago)

oh anthony! get well soon.

― teeny (teeny), Sunday, 20 April 2003 17:23 (twenty-two years ago)

I've spent quite a bit of the weekend looking after two of my housemates who got the living crap beaten out of them by some redneck Eltham fuckwits the other night - when stuff like this happens it does really make you question your preconceptions...

Anyway Anthony - hope you're okay and that you get better soon.

― Matt DC (Matt DC), Sunday, 20 April 2003 17:33 (twenty-two years ago)

Oh Anthony, that's horrible. Why would anyone do that? I hope you're feeling better, physically and emotionally.

― Anna (Anna), Sunday, 20 April 2003 18:23 (twenty-two years ago)

woman bites moose!? (sorry about the joke, you 've got my sympathies and empathies, anthony)

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Sunday, 20 April 2003 18:33 (twenty-two years ago)

t started at the colisuem.
two of them, smaller then me, and they put on me like hyneas to a wildebest.

told them to be quiet,
verbal harrassment larger, longer, louder.
then following me, yelling, harrassing, me.

i tried to call for help,
getting closer, panic.
they mocked me, me 6 foot one,
they 5 foot 7, or there abouts, but two of them, and one of me.

on the concourse towards outside, i whirled arround and pushed them-hard.
and they attacked me, pushed me down, kicked kidneys and back and everything else.

i was about to meet brian, so two men caught them, and i scurried upstairs,
getting in the car.

cop shop, dennys, shock.
pain increased to uncomfort, settled to watch film at pats, pain increased to unbearable,

ER ca midnite, then 1, then 2, then 3,
3:30 taken into the back, see a nurse, it hurts.
4, 4:30- no one has seen me, i get dressed, go to pharmacy, buy the codeine, take two.
sleep till 2.
take two more.

― anthony easton (anthony), Sunday, 20 April 2003 19:56 (twenty-two years ago)

It feels like the world is crashing down. Get better Anthony.

― Leee (Leee), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:00 (twenty-two years ago)

Yes. Even worse when it seems so random (similar happened to me as well) -- no way of seeing a motive, anything that can explain why (money, group-based resentment, whatever).

Best wishes for your recovery, Anthony.

― OleM (OleM), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:08 (twenty-two years ago)

Jesus, Anthony! Sorry that happened to you.

― jewelly (jewelly), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:12 (twenty-two years ago)

anthony you were beyond good help when the crushing weight of random rednecks was driving me to the edge last summer...so remember: you are good.

― jess (dubplatestyle), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:15 (twenty-two years ago)

That's horrifying, Anthony. Hope you can find the bitches and press charges against them, plus I REALLY hope you don't need to go back to the hospital.

― Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:16 (twenty-two years ago)

(But Dan, surely more thorough medical check = advisable anyway, unless he feels totally well very quickly?)

― OleM (OleM), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:21 (twenty-two years ago)

yes, must go to doctor, v. worried about internal bleeding.

― teeny (teeny), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:32 (twenty-two years ago)

jess's post is so true, that post really got me, because it is so true, you are good. of all the people to attack, fuckers

― gareth (gareth), Sunday, 20 April 2003 20:51 (twenty-two years ago)

:( :(

― donut bitch (donut), Sunday, 20 April 2003 21:13 (twenty-two years ago)

sorry, Anthony. Hope things works out and everything's ok healthwise.

― Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Sunday, 20 April 2003 21:32 (twenty-two years ago)

anthony I hope you're okay! Damn I would have knocked them out. If they want to break gender role and start doing things that women aren't "supposed" to do, they can't expect the person they're picking on to not do the same.

― Dan I., Sunday, 20 April 2003 21:42 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, if I was close by to you I would be over in a heartbeat with your favoritist comfort food, smothered in other comfort food so that you can't think of anything else besides the extreme bloatiness of your stomach.

― Carey (Carey), Sunday, 20 April 2003 21:44 (twenty-two years ago)

Damn. I'm sorry Anthony... I'll just add my best wishes and hope you can keep your chin up.

― Aaron W (Aaron W), Sunday, 20 April 2003 22:01 (twenty-two years ago)

Echoing all the good thoughts, which I feel very bad about not saying earlier -- I guess I was too shocked! My apologies.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Sunday, 20 April 2003 22:02 (twenty-two years ago)

More good wishes. Take good care of yourself. Lots of us are rooting for your healing.

― JuliaA (j_bdules), Sunday, 20 April 2003 22:05 (twenty-two years ago)

I can only echo everyone else mate, all the best.

― Matt (Matt), Sunday, 20 April 2003 22:05 (twenty-two years ago)

Fuck, I never know what to do or say in things like this as I get too damn upset myselff. Then feel guilty for not posting earlier.

Er, I'll let Nelson speak for me instead...

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― Chris Barrus (Chris Barrus), Monday, 21 April 2003 00:07 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm really sorry to hear about this. Anthony, I hope you feel better soon, and I hope that karma comes down on these two girls hard.

― j.lu (j.lu), Monday, 21 April 2003 00:13 (twenty-two years ago)

I am so sorry to hear this, Anthony! I hope you start feeling better very soon, and I hope those pathetic bitches get what they deserve.

― Nicole (Nicole), Monday, 21 April 2003 00:34 (twenty-two years ago)

press charges and make sure that the prosecutor throws the book at them. and (if they have anything and civil as well as criminal liability attaches under Canadian law) then sue them for every cent they've got. if i were admitted to practice in Canada, i'd take on yer case myself (pro bono).

people who do this sort of thing should be made to pay, financially and penally.

― Tad (llamasfur), Monday, 21 April 2003 01:16 (twenty-two years ago)

i went to the cops tad, but see i have no idea who they were.

― anthony easton (anthony), Monday, 21 April 2003 01:33 (twenty-two years ago)

when things will calm down you should practice a dandy martial art like aikido.

― Sébastien Chikara (Sébastien Chikara), Monday, 21 April 2003 01:59 (twenty-two years ago)

well, i do hope the cops find them.

― Tad (llamasfur), Monday, 21 April 2003 02:01 (twenty-two years ago)

That's terrible Anthony. I really hope you are not suffering from the irrational remorse that can consume a person after such an attack because it's a horrible feeling; if you are, just remember it was not your fault nor I'm sure, anything to do with you at all, just some random anger being unleashed upon the world by a couple of vicious cowards.

― estela, Monday, 21 April 2003 02:13 (twenty-two years ago)

You're the best Anthony. Feel better soon. Bother me anytime you need to.

― Kim (Kim), Monday, 21 April 2003 02:21 (twenty-two years ago)

i dont want to beat up anyone, i know that the akido suggestion was taken in good faith, but this has upped my resolve to be a good pacifist.

― anthony easton (anthony), Monday, 21 April 2003 02:23 (twenty-two years ago)

best wishes to anthony; i'm sorry about all this:(

― Mary (Mary), Monday, 21 April 2003 02:30 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony,

I'm really sorry to hear you got hurt. The LRT is really dangerous at night, in particular the Belvedere, Stadium, Coliseum, and Clareview stations. The Journal is full of stories of various assaults and robberies in proximity to LRT stations. I don't believe they're adequately policed or monitored. Unfortunately your attackers will likely never get their comeuppance.

I remember that particularly vicious swarming on January 1st where about thirty youths beat five other youths to a pulp on the train. The five victims happened to be white and the thirty attackers happened to be native, and the resulting fury and racism from all sides of the community hindered any clear understanding of the issue. I think incidents like this need to be evaluated as an issue of public safety, rather than taken as an invitation to create greater distrust between ethnic and economic groups. Sadly any discussion of how to make the LRT safer still ends up in a "Well, if those bad ___________ (insert your most divisive stereotype here) people weren't so unruly, we wouldn't have this problem." Another way ETS sidesteps any responsibility in providing basic safety for its riders ...

Not really what you'd expect for a city this size, eh?

It was almost exactly two years ago today that I got the living tar beaten out of me by a group of 5 or 6 men. It was unprovoked and wasn't a robbery, but they did beat me pretty hard and smashed bottles over my head, leaving me with a multitude of tiny cuts all over my head and of course the usual bruises. They left me unconscious in the middle of the road at the intersection of 109th street and 74th avenue (which was very busy, even at 2 o'clock in the morning). I happen to be white and my attackers happened to be Lebanese. It took all my strength not to become a very petty and judgemental person after that.

I hope you're okay.

Take care,

Rob

― fields of salmon (fieldsofsalmon), Monday, 21 April 2003 02:54 (twenty-two years ago)

God, Anthony, I'm so sorry, I don't know what to say. I just got on ILX for the first time this weekend, or I would have responded sooner. I hope the pain has subsided. That's really awful.

― Arthur (Arthur), Monday, 21 April 2003 04:07 (twenty-two years ago)

I just put something in the image thread, hope it cheers you up. See what you have to look forward to!

― Arthur (Arthur), Monday, 21 April 2003 04:13 (twenty-two years ago)

that is horrible anthony - hope you're feeling better

― H (Heruy), Monday, 21 April 2003 05:33 (twenty-two years ago)

anthony i'm really sorry and angry that this happened to you. i hope you are gonna be okay. *HuGgLeZ*. i made you a mixtape today, i will send it asap.

― di smith (lucylurex), Monday, 21 April 2003 05:43 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, that's terrible! You said the girls were caught, so at least there is some hope of redress.

― suzy (suzy), Monday, 21 April 2003 05:43 (twenty-two years ago)

anthony, they are not caught.
i doubt they can be

― anthony easton (anthony), Monday, 21 April 2003 05:51 (twenty-two years ago)

i dont want to beat up anyone, i know that the akido suggestion was taken in good faith, but this has upped my resolve to be a good pacifist.

pacifist can practice martial art for self-defence purposes, think "the karate kid". if you don't mind risking your physical integrity to prove a point of ethic, well, i hope you'll be lucky enough to avoid dangerous situations for the rest of your life.

― Sébastien Chikara (Sébastien Chikara), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 01:20 (twenty-two years ago)

Anthony, I'm really sorry to read this. Let me know if there's anything I can do, and in the meantime, three cheers to karma.

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 02:25 (twenty-two years ago)

(The idea of karma, I mean.)

― mark p (Mark P), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 02:26 (twenty-two years ago)

I'm very impressed you didn't fight back, Anthony. Sorry this had to happen.

― Andrew Thames (Andrew Thames), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 05:03 (twenty-two years ago)

There's a very good pacifist martial arts film (genuinely pacifist, not pacifist until our hero really needs to kick ass) that I saw at the London Film Festival, wherein a guy in a wheelchair takes it up. It looked completely unbelievable, the way they would grab these guys' wrists and twist slightly, and they'd be helpless without throwing a single blow. Then over the closing credits they showed the teacher and pupil-in-a-wheelchair on whom it was based, doing all the same things in what didn't look at all cinematic clips. Trouble is, I can't recall the name of the martial art or the film...

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 16:26 (twenty-two years ago)

"Aiki

Film Details | Public Film Review

Taichi is a high-school drop-out just starting out as a pro boxer when a road accident leaves him paralysed from the waist down. During a long stay in hospital and an even longer convalescence, he wallows first in thoughts of suicide, then in aggressive and self-destructive behavior. Things begin to look up when he’s mistaken for the attempted rescuer of a rape victim: he’s offered a job, meets a phenomenal young woman and gets accepted as a pupil by a master of aiki-jujutsu (Ryo Ishibashi, from Audition), the martial art which channels aggression back to the aggressor, who takes him on because he’s intrigued by the challenge of teaching someone confined to a wheelchair. It’s hard to pinpoint the qualities which take Aiki so high above the level of ‘uplift’ movies.

Partly it’s the film’s abrasive honesty about matters medical, physical and psychological. Partly it’s the director’s idiosyncratic vision of human interaction in all its strangeness and absurdity. (Tengan happens to be the son of Shohei Imamura.) Partly it’s the wonder of aiki-jujutsu itself, a real see-it-to-believe-it spectacle. And a large part is the astonishing performance of Ishibashi, fast emerging as one of Japan’s finest screen actors. "

i don't know yet about aiki but jujutsu (Gentle Art)is an excellent style indeed

― Sébastien Chikara (Sébastien Chikara), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 20:42 (twenty-two years ago)

That's the one. Thanks Sebastien.

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 21:02 (twenty-two years ago)

Aw man, that's awful Anthony. Hugs n stuff.

― RickyT (RickyT), Tuesday, 22 April 2003 21:16 (twenty-two years ago)

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