what would you do

[Jerry DB]

I have a friend who just got a death threat from some kid who thinks hes tough. He can apparently bench 250 pounds and hes a tough fighter. As for me I have boxed for 3 years, I have wrestling experience and I can bench 220 pounds(this is just a strength reference) Do you think I should let my friend deal with him or should I go try to kick his *** and risk getting in trouble.

I dont want any hateful comments, I'm just curious what other people would do in my situation.

[Commandersa1]

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I can probably guess that the kid will not reason with you, but what did you friend do? You should help him out because I am sure that other kid will bring his friends.

[~One~]

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There is no pride in fighting anymore, unless it is during a sport.
He WILL bring friends and he might bring a weapon, be careful.
I know a lot of people who have had guns shoved in their face and I have seen it happen. I think its best if you guys just don't fight him because a death threat doesn't mean anything these days, think about how many people threaten each other in school and how many times it actually happens.

[Jerry DB]

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he dyed his hair bright red and the other kid(bully in this situation) was picking on him and pushing him around and calling him names. The bully is just one of those people who messes with kids for no reason.

[Ground_Breaker]

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I'm just curious what other people would do in my situation.

If I honestly thought this guy was going to kill my friend, I'd advise him to stay away from the guy. If he can't be avoided, call the police.

[Jerry DB]

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There is no pride in fighting anymore, unless it is during a sport.
He WILL bring friends and he might bring a weapon, be careful.
I know a lot of people who have had guns shoved in their face and I have seen it happen. I think its best if you guys just don't fight him because a death threat doesn't mean anything these days, think about how many people threaten each other in school and how many times it actually happens.

you make a really good point and I'm glad people are getting the reason why I posted this thread. The reason its a tough decision is because I can fight really good and I feel like I should be the one to step in and stop this.

I have a ton of friends who would back me up, but at what cost? what if someone gets hurt.

[ledwix]

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Stay away at all costs. If you want to be stupid, engage in fighting with the guy who gave the threat. Risking your life over some pride over an immature bully isn't wise. After all, a death threat is pretty extreme, isn't it?

[super kid]

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The dudes lying if he says he can do all that

[Ground_Breaker]

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Stay away at all costs. If you want to be stupid, engage in fighting with the guy who gave the threat. Risking your life over some pride over an immature bully isn't wise. After all, a death threat is pretty extreme, isn't it?

QFT

It's just not worth it. The only fight I've ever gotten into my whole life (which resulted in my ass getting kicked...XD), I could have avoided by not even leaving my house. Plus, think of the legal repercussions if someone gets seriously injured.

[EAGAMES]

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Talk about his mother, he'll start to cry.

Also, stay away. He most likely won't do anything but play it safe.

[Commandersa1]

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Is he over 18?

[Jerry DB]

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everyone here is making some really good points, the thing is I want to stand up for what is right and I've gotten in some serious fights before cause it has come down to it.

I have only seen this bullys myspace, I have never seen him in person but to me he doesnt seem like the type of person to kill somebody in a fight. you never know these days but thats generally what druggies do in the ghetto, not highschool bullies.

The thing is I'm really confident in my fighting ability so its not about me getting hurt, its about getting into trouble.

also he is 17 and his mama's like a dorknob, everyone gets a turn

[Commandersa1]

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Well he can be suspended for giving a death threat, but that might get your friend in more trouble with the kid. If the kid persists, I guess he could go to juvenile.

[Ground_Breaker]

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so its not about me getting hurt, its about getting into trouble.

Battery (crime)

At common law, simple battery is a misdemeanor and the elements of the offense are:

Simple battery may include any form of non-consensual, harmful or insulting contact, regardless of the injury caused. Criminal battery requires an intent to inflict an injury on another

I'd check how Oregon state law handles battery for whatever age group you or the other guy fall under.

[~One~]

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You never know what can happen. I advise you to stay away, even though some people don't mean it when they throw out death threats, it is NOT safe to walk in and try to fight them. I have gotten a knife pulled on me at school. That was not cool. I also almost got jumped. I haven't gotten in a fight since. Its best you not find out what that is like. Just ignore him if all he did was make fun of your friend. If you think it is a serious threat go to the police before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. You dont want to watch a friend die, or die yourself.

"The thing is I'm really confident in my fighting ability so its not about me getting hurt, its about getting into trouble."

There will always be someone out there that is tougher than you, and no one is tougher than a gun.