Well, it finally happened...

[Inverse Icarus]

... I was involved in what will be construed as a hate crime.

Here's the scenario:

I was comming out of my Methods of Reasoning class, where we just did some group work. This kid, Chad, who I've known to a limited degree, was in my group and seemed geniunely interested in my opinions about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence. Anyway, the class ended, and everyone got up to leave, and Chad goes up to me and asks me out. I say, as politely as possible, "oh, dude, i'm not gay".

then he takes my left hand and says "are you sure?" with this innuendo filled look on his face.

so i punched him in the face with my free right hand. the kid fell down hit a radiator, has a nice gash on the side of his face. The professor called Public Saftey and detained me until they arrived. I have an appointment this Friday to go in front of the school's judicial board, and theres always the chance that he could press criminal charges.

ugh. anyone knowlegable in the law have anything i can use in my defense, especially if they make this out to be a hate crime? apparently the kid is a big player in the schools "Pride Alliance", the gay club on campus. double ugh.

[Traianvs]

Why the hell did you hit him in the first place...

[MRT144]

LMAO! you done punched wrong homo!

[Inverse Icarus]

Originally posted by Trajanus
Why the hell did you hit him in the first place...

because i'm a homophobe, duh.

i have a calc review to go to from 6-9, and i wanna eat some quick dinner, so i'll check back later

[KrazyHorse]

anyone knowlegable in the law have anything i can use in my defense

Yeah. Apologise profusely and agree to inevitable anger management. Be a good boy and remember to keep it in your pants from now on.

[Asher]

You were both morons.

[Thoth]

Have the guy you punched charged with sexual harrasment.

[PLATO]

A lot will have to do with what you felt his intent was when he grabbed your hand.

Your school probably has some type of legal aid for students. It would be a good idea to consult them before you make any statements to anyone about this.

Good Luck...Hope it works out okay for you.

[C0ckney]

not an overly bright thing to do. best bet is to say that you're under a lot of stress and on that particular day you just couldn't handle things, that it was a one off thing and you're REALLY sorry blah, blah, blah.

of course if things get ****ty (and there weren't any witnesses) you could say he grabed your balls. i wouldn't advise this though

[MRT144]

this has imran written all over it

[Chemical Ollie]

Offer him a blow job if he drops the case.

[red_jon]

The guy came on when it was clear he wasn't wanted, which is obviously wrong - however, your response was WAY out of line. I hope you're given the punishment you deserve

[Zero]

You could also argue that it really made you mad when he asked "are you sure." and that he was insulting you. Thats what I thought for a sec.

EDIT: Even better say something like You've been quite confused over your sexuality recently and you thought some straight punk came over and pulled aprank on you. Being so recently sensitive on the issue, you went out of hand and punched him. Wow Im good.

[red_jon]

Why the hell are you lot helping him? No offense to you as a person Uber, but I've been attacked for my sexuality and it is not a nice feeling.

[Zero]

Originally posted by red_jon
Why the hell are you lot helping him? No offense to you as a person Uber, but I've been attacked for my sexuality and it is not a nice feeling.

why not? If I grabbed a girl's hand and I got pepper sprayed. I dont think I should sue the girl for being a lesbo. I mean which girl wouldnt sleep with a man this sexy?


my main point is that while I have nothing agst minorities and want to see them have fair treatment, they shouldnt get extra treatment... aka blowing this out of porportion by prosecuting Uber so much for hitting a gay person.