Asshat of the Week---Paul Blankfield

Last Saturday, the Bennett family went to have dinner at the Olive Garden restaurant. Since they have two young children, one who has autism, they went at 5pm to avoid a later, more adult crowd. Paul Blankfield, a diner sitting at another table, complained to the Bennetts that their son was too noisy. Mr. Bennett apologized, explained his son's condition, and said he'd try to keep him as quiet as possible. Blankfield made disparaging remarks about their son, and hurled some profanities at them. Then he hurled HIMSELF at Mr. Bennett, punching him in the neck. Employees and other diners separated them until police arrived. "In the police report of the incident, the arresting officer said Blankfield continued to make hateful remarks even as he was being driven to jail. The report quotes Blankfield as saying of the boy's father: 'Good for him. He gets what he deserved...an autistic kid.'" Where to start, where to start... What idiot goes to a family restaurant early expecting a quiet dining experience? It's Olive Garden, not Lutece, you fool. And why bring the boy's disability into it? I've been in plenty of family restaurants where neurotypical cupcakes have behaved like minions of Satan, while my son sat quietly as he ate his meal. The Bennett's have every right to enjoy a night out, as difficult as it can be with a child who has such issues. They did the courteous thing---went EARLY to a family-friendly restaurant. Instead of being oblivious to their child's behavior, they made efforts to keep him calm and quiet. It wasn't like the kid was throwing ice cubes at you or running around picking food off other diners' plates (like I've seen Satan's cupcakes do). In my opinion, Mr. Blankfield, Mr. Bennett showed remarkable restraint. He's a pretty big guy and committed to promoting tolerance. If it was me, I would have ripped your head off and sh*t down your neck, you Asshat. But I'm evil like that.