And even if you think he acted in self-defense, which while still problematic would add a different level to the conversation, that’s not what happened. Many of the men who have come to defend the driver across social media have stuck to protocol when defending violence between a man and a woman. It’d be wrong no matter the gender yet, it looks even worse given the gender and age gaps. Yes, even if you’re under the impression that she “had it coming.” I try not to police other people’s sense of humor, but to find amusement in this clip says so much about one’s character. Upon identifying the driver, he was immediately suspended and removed from duty. Through the investigation, we believe the incident occurred on Sept. ![]() RTA saw the video posted on YouTube of the operator incident on October 11. ![]() Until their investigation is complete, the driver, who is yet to be named, has been relieved of his duties and will face suspension. He punched her in the face and physically threw her off the bus.Ĭleveland Cleveland Regional Transit Authority officials have reportedly seen the video and are currently investigating. I can’t say that I’ve never lost my temper and reacted violently, and in hindsight, wrongly, but as a grown man, and more importantly, a public worker, you’ve got to have better sense then to snap on a passenger. This is the culture of violence manifesting itself in real time. For people to argue that a grown man had every right to attack a teenage girl regardless of how despicable her disposition is an unfortunate reminder of how ingrained violence and misogyny remains in our collective psyches.
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