[at-l] Violence at 4 Pines Hostel.

[RoksnRoots at aol.com (RoksnRoots@xxxxxxx)]

In a message dated 6/13/2003 2:48:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
agaudet@theworld.com writes:


> She had to pass by FUBAR who
> was on the ground vomiting. As she passed by him, Popsicle said to FUBAR "
> Very attractive, thank you for sharing". As she walked, she heard someone
> running at her. Popsicle turned to see what was happening and FUBAR jumped
> at her, placed both hands around her neck in a strangle hold, and knocked
> her to the ground.


          ***   Care should be taken to judge too quickly the actions of an 
inebriated person. A seriously drunk person is not in control of their senses. 
To take their actions and highlight them as if they were considered and 
intentional is slightly unfair. Still, the AT is no place for drunken binges. Some, 
apparently, think it is.

        A classic picture is gotten from this incident of current Trail 
problems and the Trail Community. I honestly don't know what I would have done, or 
if anything could have been done. I do know there are persons in the Trail 
Community who spoke of organizing against this problem and were rejected...

      It sounds like an alcohol problem. I hope the person works it out and 
comes to terms with everyone and every thing involved...

      I suppose if this hiker plans on continuing his hike he should be 
advised he is on notice with Trail authorities...



  
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