What will you do in an armed robbery ? Will you resist or give what the ...

Philippines
October 12, 2006 6:55am CST
robbers are asking ? Today wasn't my day after all. I was rushing to the mall to send some documents to my boss via air freight. Our driver wasn't around and I don't know how to drive yet so I had to ride on a public transportation. These three men rode the same time I did. They looked like students and them being robbers was far from what I thought. After a few minutes, I heard them talking about who will be at the exit and I felt negative vibration. I decided to just get off but at the same time I was about to get off, they took out their guns and said it's a "robbery"! One of the men was right infront of me. He told me to remove my ring and give it to him also the others to give their bags and jewelry to them. I was furious but what could I do ? I didn't want any blood spill and I just prayed that nobody would resist so as not to preempt the robbers. Good thing I didn't bring my bag but I brought my purse (bigger than the ordinary) instead. My phone was inside and a little money. In these times, it's not proper to bring much cash. Good thing my credit cards, atm & other important things were in my bag which was in the office. One of the men with us was so mad and kept on shouting at them. I was frightened not for myself but for him. Good thing the robbers were in a hurry to escape so they didn't get back at the mad man. How can people be like this ? How can they take in their conscience to rob the hard earned money and belongings of other people ? Money is not easy to earn. We work day & even night just to earn enough to live. And then people like them just come out in a flash and take your precious things away from you ? I had to call all the people I can remember who were in my phone directory. I had to make sure they won't text or call my number as this might give the robbers a lead. How I wish I'm Supergirl and I can take them to outer space and imprison in Mars for eternity where they would suffer for hunger and thirst. But I'm just a human being who on the other end, is thankful enough that nobody was harmed. Grrrrr!
2 responses
@horsesrule (1957)
• United States
11 Feb 07
I would cooperate and try to make no sound and no eye contact. I am afraid of situations like this and I can't imagine resisting.
@krishna183 (2284)
• India
22 Oct 06
depends on who is around me .. if im alone .. i'll resist