Bus Driver Uppercuts Woman: Is It Ever OK for a Man to Hit a Woman?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/10/13 04:03:45

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This week, "Ryu" [of Street Fighter fame] "Uppercut," and "busdriveruppercutplaylist" were trending on Twitter, and for good reason. A video titled "Bus Driver Uppercuts Female Passenger" surfaced, originally through World Star Hip-Hop, and went viral.

The video was recorded on a public transit bus in Cleveland and shows a 25-year-old woman verbally ripping the bus driver to shreds. It is unknown what caused the argument as of press time. Rather than call for security or simply kick her off the bus, the driver, an adult male, first told her he would get his female family members to fight on his behalf.

The next sequence was like something out of Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter. The driver actually punched the girl in the face with an uppercut and sent her crashing to the floor. The driver then tried to throw her out of the bus, but she popped back up and the two had to be separated.

As verbally abusive as the girl seemed to be, there isn't any good reason the man should hit the woman -- no matter how unruly she is. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) issued an apology as the video made rounds online and the driver has been suspended. The victim claims that she will send the driver to jail. Considering the video evidence, things don't look good for the uppercutting bus driver's future.

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You Know IT 2012/10/13 04:05:01

Yes

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Sorry I don't discriminate based on sex.
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tom 2012/12/27 21:31:03

Yes

ONLY under certain circumstances if she starts it well remember "if a woman is man enough to hit a man then shes man enough to get hit by a man." If a man starts hitting a women or she doesnt deserve it then its a whole diffrent story.

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tyler 2012/11/22 17:48:44

Yes

Why is there only a punishment for a man hitting a woman and never a woman hitting a man if a woman hits a man she must feel that she has enough strength to fight him to me the rule of a woman hitting a man is crap woman can be just as strong as men if they do more physical work their body's are just like ours the only difference is the sexual organs woman can build the same amount of muscle as a man look in the magazines

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rsha.ahmed.18 2012/11/14 16:25:39

No

Objection without agression.

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The Catalyst 2012/11/14 14:12:02 (edited)

Yes

Yes, for the same reasons a man would hit another man. As bad as violence may be, there is no reason why woman should get privileged treatment. It's part of gender equality. It would be sexist and irrational to just accept violent behavior from someone because of their gender. To those who might want to challenge this view, saying that response should be any different is practically inferring that woman don't have the same degree of responsibility as man, now isn't that a sexist idea? Another equally sexist idea that would provide cover for this logic to be deemed acceptable would be that woman can do whatever they like because of their gender, when that is not true for any human being, regardless of gender. With that said, I'll repeat that I find violence appalling and it should be avoided at all times and that the best response to verbal violence is to simply ignore it.

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Lady Serena 2012/11/14 13:34:37

Yes

but ONLY because she truly had this one coming. she wants to fight and argue like a "wannabe gangsta" then she should be able to take a hit like one. this is why I have very little respect for fellow black women.

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judge 2012/11/13 21:47:33

Yes

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Self defense, we didn't get to see if she hit him first. Could have been handled better.

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Jabbo Jones 2012/11/13 17:56:42

Yes

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I used to say 'no'. However, a co-worker pointed out that in this day & age of Equality, if a woman raises her hands to hit a man and wants to fight, then she should be prepared for whatever the consequences are.

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♥☆ ـــاطمةfēmàłėفـــــ☆♥ 2012/11/13 06:59:38

No

Any man beats any one less than him in fighting ability isn't a man.Th

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sadarius Sarivong 2012/11/06 15:58:12

Yes

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She deserved it

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Jenny 2012/11/03 19:07:54

Yes

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Only in self defense.

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luigi.yomeromero 2012/10/31 19:04:52

Yes

If Police tries to punish that driver, it is our duty to support him.

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hippycat 2012/10/29 16:59:26

No

violence - no matter who does what - is always wrong. Gender doesn't really come into it. Love and peace!

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themasses_unite 2012/10/28 16:57:55

No

I think self defense and just plain ignorance is two different things. There were a number of other actions this man could have taken. The fact is, Cleveland doesn't need this type of negativity just like the next major city. Read a professional therapists answer at: http://www.narrativesofthemas...

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Nick 2012/10/25 14:17:21

No

No excuse whatever to hit anyone for talking, thats what soccer fans do

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awizardalso 2012/10/25 11:27:49

Yes

First off, I don't believe a girl or a woman should hit a boy or a man. Self defense is an instinctual right. I've only hit two females in my life. One was in the second grade, she broke my nose, I returned the gesture by dotting her eye! The other case was years ago, where I was in a relationship with an abusive woman. You can only withstand so much before you fight back and then the relationship's over. I've been married (only once) for 26 years. The worst I've done in our marriage, is I raised my voice at my wife twice in all those years! Hopefully, that explains where my head's at. I'm an old hippie and prefer peace, but, hit me, and I'll try to turn the other cheek but.....provoke me enough and I'll probably hit you back! I don't care what your gender is!

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alyssa 2012/10/25 05:15:20

Yes

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most men were taught to never hit a woman. however, if a woman comes after a man like that, then hell yes it is ok. it's called self defense. ya some men may be stronger then some women. but i'm pretty sure this lady can handle her own, until he gave her the knockout.

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velorna.curtis 2012/10/25 03:47:55

Yes

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If you hit someone then you have to assume they will fight back.... She didnt just tap him, she was choking him and spit in his face. She lucky he didn't do more.

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CharmaEvans 2012/10/23 17:38:02

No

I don't think anyone should hit anyone. Even if the person is verbally abusive.

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streetjust 2012/10/23 10:58:48

Yes

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Its a romantic notion that a man should never hit a woman. Throw that idea out the door once the vows have been said. Even the law recognizes instances of self-defense. Some people just never learn appropriate social skills and think the only way to get their point across is through physical aggression. Sometimes they wil lforce you to defend yourself. Having been in an abusive marriage I know that women can be as aggressive as men can be.

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Jasper.Rose 2012/10/22 22:13:14

No

People at my school were talkingabout this. I was ignorng the comment

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raelene 2012/10/21 19:09:15

No

It depends on the situation its not the fact that he punched a woman its just that he turned it from verbal to physical I would've just drove her to her stop and told her to get out push her out it necessary

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Deludo to raelene 2012/10/23 16:23:27

The question is, "Is It Ever OK for a Man to Hit a Woman?". You voted no but explained yes, with it depends on the situation.

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raelene to Deludo 2012/10/24 02:14:06

Then i suppose yes under certain circumstances i misread it thinking it was based off of this situation

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lawrence lhommedieu 2012/10/20 01:43:18

Yes

he didnt hit a lady

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Dale G 2012/10/19 12:17:43

Yes

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I never hit a LADY. but it sounds like this woman doesn't qualify.

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kitkat42 2012/10/19 00:20:35

Yes

This "woman" became abusive and spit in the drivers face and attacked him. Normally, I'd say no, but if a female is going to act like a thug and thinks she can just walk away well, I think she deserved what she got. He really belted her, didn't he. He probably could have pushed her, or something less violent, but who knows how many people pissed him off that day and she just hit his last nerve. What a violent world we live in today. Sad.

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Vision of Verve 2012/10/19 00:07:07
moriarty 2012/10/19 00:05:05

No

NO, I know there are women that can push a guy to the limit where he may momentarily consider it, but as guys we must maintain composure at all times. Hitting is never justified. walk away, just walk away. easiest thing in the world.

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Jackal to moriarty 2012/10/19 07:29:19

Not really, that leaves your back expose to a knife...

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moriarty to Jackal 2012/10/20 19:48:57

good point, back away slowly, very slowly. better?

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Jackal to moriarty 2012/10/21 01:22:04 (edited)

3:D

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LisaSmith to moriarty 2012/10/20 16:06:20

It is kind of hard to walk away when you are driving a bus.

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tyler to moriarty 2012/11/22 17:39:49

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So if a girl is a black belt in karate and she is beating the heck out of you you would just stand there and get knocked out.

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mr kalada to tyler 2012/12/12 10:18:14

hold her tight...like tight...

catch me drift?

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mr kalada to moriarty 2012/12/12 10:17:20

WALKING AWAY is the easiest thing...???

looks like you ve never have had to do it...

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Shadow_Wolf 2012/10/18 23:46:56

Yes

Let's just say that if your threatening my life and you're hitting me repeatedly, I will not take into consideration wheter you're man, woman, elderly or child. Sorry but I'm looking out for numero uno, and you trying to kill me doesn't fir into my agenda.

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Mrkando 2012/10/18 23:17:51

No

There is never any excuse for a man hitting a woman. In this case it was not at all necessary. All he had to do was kick her off his bus. No physical contact should ever have been made. Good to see he was suspended.

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Shadow_... to Mrkando 2012/10/18 23:49:08

Woman tries to kill man, sorry that's all the excuse I need

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Mrkando to Shadow_... 2012/10/19 00:01:33

+1
And how do you relate that to this story?

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Shadow_... to Mrkando 2012/10/19 00:15:39

YOU SAID THERE IS NO EXCUSE. It relates because the situation involve a woman assaulting a man then the outcome. Though this bus driver should have followed job protocol in any other situation once she hit him and threatened his life, he has the right to hit her

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