At a price

This is a sad reminder of what might happen if we do what I really hope any decent citizen would to - helping someone in need.
It is a crying shame that people like this man here, absolutely a hero in my book, doesn't receive more help.
The story also points at someone I've mentioned at several occasions - the danger that knives represent.

Story:
A hero who was left disabled after preventing a crazed knife attacker from killing his neighbour has blasted the lack of support he has received as he recovers from his injuries.

Simon de Blanc, 36, was stabbed repeatedly in Holtspur, after he went to the aid of a neighbour as she was attacked in her car.

Since last April's attack, Mr de Blanc, who used to earn £1,000 a week running his own business, has struggled to make ends meet on the £90 per week he receives in income support.

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Hazards at work, 20

Stories like this is always sad, more so when you know there are available methods on how to intervene that are safer for all parties involved.
What is really something is the comment from the mother:
"The girl's mother has said the principal bears some responsibility for the incident, saying Johnson should not have had physical contact with the student."
Talk about getting things out of proportions! For sure - your "baby" is perfect. Can't possibly be anything she did wrong ...
No wonder some kids are out of line, when see and hear their parents.

Story:
Grand Rapids -- Union High Principal Janice Johnson said she wants to return to school, but injuries suffered in a student assault could mean her return is months away.

Meanwhile, the 14-year-old student -- who faces charges for assault and resisting an officer -- was expelled Friday after a disciplinary hearing.

Johnson injured her back and head December 15 after being struck by the student and falling down an embankment while breaking up a fight.

The girl's mother has said the principal bears some responsibility for the incident, saying Johnson should not have had physical contact with the student.

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Hazards at work, 16

It can't be said often enough: A knife is a dangerous, really dangerous weapon.
It's highly unpredictable, easy to carry, easy to use.
You also have this idea amongst some folks that you can "control the effect" - that is, you can easily use it as a deterrent to scare off, cut or stop a threat/attacker. This is far easier said than done folks!
Another thing is that since way too many are unaware of the danger involved, they fell it's "safe" or legitimate to carry such a weapon. And what do you do when you are being under attack? You use what you got at hand.
Facts: Once a knife is out, you have a potential lethal situation on your hands.

Story:
A bouncer is dead and a 35-year-old man is in critical condition after a bar fight in Blaine early Friday morning.

The bouncer, 24-year-old Greg Klaers, was killed while trying to break up that fight. His brother saw the whole thing happen.

A customer was also stabbed and critically wounded. Police arrested four men for assault.

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