It wasn't so long ago that the "bystander" would simply watch the child for a minute out of common courtesy for the mother. If it looked like it was getting out of hand, then perhaps intervention of some sort might cross their mind.
We've become a nation of "I'm Teelllllling..." suitable for nobody but a playground full of 5 year olds.
In my opinion, the actions of this "good samaritan" were not motivated from concern or helpfulness. Just like on the playground this action was malicious. A subtle kind of violence.
Right! If the intention were to protect the child, and the child were in actual danger, the bystander would be right there next to the car in case anything went wrong.
If anything, the bystander should be prosecuted for the same crime.
Soon it will just factor out to "you can be arrested at any time". The reason will be unimportant, or rather, will revert to the mean of "didn't like something about you".
We've become a nation of "I'm Teelllllling..." suitable for nobody but a playground full of 5 year olds.
In my opinion, the actions of this "good samaritan" were not motivated from concern or helpfulness. Just like on the playground this action was malicious. A subtle kind of violence.