Salt Lake Grandma Puts Mugger in His Place

A 75 year old grandma from Salt Lake City, Utah, Betty Horton, took on a mugger in a grocery store parking lot. To read the full story click here.

I was watching Good Morning America this morning and saw the interview with Betty and immediately thought, "This is a great story for my blog". This is a story of inspiration, and all Americans should pay attention.

Betty, you are my hero, we need more people like you in the world. Although what she did was not safe, I would do the same thing in her shoes. The only way to bring an end to crime is to put your foot down and refuse to let it happen. I'm sure the last thing this 30 year old mugger expected was to be chased down by his 75 year old victim. Betty said she ran across the parking lot, yelling for help, and caught the man down an alley around the corner from the grocery store parking lot.
She says to the mugger, "What's the matter with you? I want my purse back and when I get it back, there's a gun in there and I'm gonna shoot you in the ear or the toe!"
The mugger apologized, explaining that he was down on his luck. Betty, being the true American she is, told the young man that all he had to do was ask for some help, instead of mugging her. She put $3.00 in his hand and said, "Now get the hell out of here the police are on their way."
Betty's response is to be admired. She helped the one who tried to hurt her, and took a huge chance on getting hurt in the process.
She proclaimed on GMA this morning, "My Irish temper got the best of me!"

Way to go, Betty!

Is it really foolish to chase down a mugger? Is it more foolish to just let it happen? If criminals know that we will fight back, will it lower crimes? Who knows, but I am taking a lesson from this 75 year old brave woman. Like her, I will refuse to give in to criminals. And like her, I will do what I can to help others who are down on their luck. If more of us reach out to help people in need, maybe we can help prevent future crimes. Who knows, just a humble American opinion.

Sandra Bonadonna