The timer is running on the President. I wonder how long it will be until he makes a comment. Or maybe the Gates thing taught him to shut up no matter what happens.
This kid getting beat up is mostly about a mob of idiots attacking someone they perceive as weak and unable to defend himself. If you notice, as soon as the kid gets up and pushes back a little the thug moves back.
Thugs will use race or anything else that their pea sized brains can come up with as an excuse to become violent. The reason is alot less important than the violent act.
This could happen to anyone in a public place at anytime. It is important to be able to protect yourself or to get away. Adults should be prepared and you should prepare your children for this as well.
I feel bad for this kid but he should have moved away from the maniac asap. He should have used his book or backpack as a shield to avoid being punched. If he was trapped and could not get away then he should have punched into the throat, eyes and groin. In close quarters he could have also used his knees and elbows.
I have instructed my kids to get away from an attacker if they can or to fight like a maniac if they cant. They know how to punch, kick, knee and elbow if needed. They know that I will not get angry at them for defending themselves.
The Bus Driver should have stopped the bus after about a minute and called the school district police or city police. He/She should have also removed the assailants from the bus and had them sit on the side of the road until the cops showed up.
I beleive the Driver and the School District will be liable for whatever a trial lawyer can dream up for damages.