Doug and I ate lunch today at Granny's Restaurant on the corner in Samson. It is located at the traffic light where we turn and go to Elba. I witnessed something in there that disturbed me very much. Now friends in Samson, or in our surrounding area, should share this post with the hopes that somebody will recognize the people and take action to do something about it fast!
We had enjoyed a delicious meal and went over to the counter to pay. Douglas went to the restroom first and I sat down sideways in a booth nearby and waited and watched people.
The young lady checking everybody out was probably a senior in high school. At least that was written on her shirt. She was a pretty girl, one that any boy would want to impress, I think. She didn't seem to pay much attention to the family (or friends) of four, a man, woman, and two boys, that came to her counter other than doing her job. One was a very handsome, tall, young boy about the girl's age. Beside him was a younger boy who was shorter with slightly reddish hair. He was a little overweight, but nice looking. I wondered if they were brothers or friends.
The tall boy stood with his legs far apart at the corner of the counter, flipped his head at one time as if to throw his hair out of his eyes. I think it was too short for that, but that was an impressive move for the one he was hoping to impress. I wouldn't have thought much about any of that except that tall boy suddenly reached over and thumped the smaller boys ear very hard. I know it hurt because he grabbed his ear immediately. The man and woman were not paying attention to what was going on. Soon the tall boy punched the smaller boy in the stomach with his elbow. Wow, I knew that had to hurt by his reaction. That's when he caught me looking at him.
I said, "Don't do that." He smiled at me, and I hoped in some way I had helped the situation. I knew I was witnessing a bully in action.
Doug came and paid and we walked to our truck parked outside. After we were pulling out, I saw the group of four walking down the sidewalk toward where we had parked. That's when I saw the older boy turn around and he butt-headed the younger boy. The young fellow grabbed his head and was bending over in pain.
Now, folks, that is what I call a genuine bully. I wish I had done more. Maybe that way I could get it off my mind. It may be that some of you will recognize the people in this true story. It may be they were just passing through and didn't even live around here. I just want the adults to know that other people are seeing one of the kids as a bully, and that's not a good thing. In fact, it is a very dangerous thing. I can only imagine how he will treat a girlfriend or a wife one day. Help any way you can, please. By the way, the food was delicious. This incident won't keep us from going back again.
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