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Jobless, Homeless Veterans Save Gary Wagner, Ohio Man, From Robbery Attack
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that both men are military veterans who didn't know each other before the Monday encounter. David Hale just got off the streets, and Chad McClain -- who ran after the suspect -- is living at a shelter.
Both men said they hope anyone else would do the same.
"I was compelled to do something," said McClain, 38. "I just couldn't stand by and see somebody be victimized. I didn't really think about myself."
The 46-year-old Hale said his "instincts kicked in at the right time." He added that he understands that people get desperate: "There are other ways to reach out and get help (than) turning to crime and hurting another individual."
Both men said they hope anyone else would do the same.
"I was compelled to do something," said McClain, 38. "I just couldn't stand by and see somebody be victimized. I didn't really think about myself."
The 46-year-old Hale said his "instincts kicked in at the right time." He added that he understands that people get desperate: "There are other ways to reach out and get help (than) turning to crime and hurting another individual."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/03/veterans-save-robbery-victim_n_2403667.html
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They want us snapping at each other in traffic, robbing each other, fighting over sales bins at department stores.
Reality shows and recession enforce this behavior.
They don't want us to notice them.
Tick-tock...
