There are two groups of people in the world. Those who understand that dogs are better than people, and animals who abuse dogs. People will square up against grizzly bears if they see their four-legged friends in peril. A lesson some shmuck in Los Angeles learned the hard way when he was caught abusing his small dog in public. EVERYONE on the block swarmed. White people. Black people. Hispanic People. A Hollywood actress. They all took turns molly whopping on this guy.

The man's excuse? The dog disrespected him first.

The actress in question (comes in around :14) is Jena Malone, from such hits as Donnie Darko and Life as a House. A bunch of other stuff, but those two I remember enjoying.

An NBC News affiliate interviewed the unidentified man, who admitted to the abuse. Quote: "That's why I did it. It's my mother's dog, and he should obey me." The man also said he didn't think the dog was hurt. The owner (I'm assuming his mother) says the dog only has a broken leg and will be fine.

The man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty. The diverse group of heroes who beat on him may have some legal issues of their own. An attorney tells NBC News that "continuing to beat the suspect after the dog is safe might raise some legal questions." I don't know why a reporter would think to ask that. What they should be asking is which Starbucks the heroes shop at so they can get each of them a gift card. But, you know. It's Los Angeles.

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