Since I came of age in the urban killing fields of NYC during the 60s, 70s and 80s, I know that fight or flight are two options that people have. I chose keeping a wary eye one block ahead of me and used flight whenever a dangerous situation cropped up. And believe me: they did. I was never once mugged or attacked because of a vigilant eye and, obviously, being born under a lucky star. There are many ways to survive.
This silly idea that someone being rear-ended - which has physical effects on the driver’s body - could pull out a gun and properly aim and fire at his target without creating mayhem - is ludicrous. Once he was in the parking lot, I suppose he could have opened fire.
Like I said. Make this a learning experience.
The Father was in a Saab -a VERY heavy vehicle (At least the older models were).
If it was me, I would have used that to my advantage as well.
-— I chose keeping a wary eye one block ahead of me and used flight whenever a dangerous situation cropped up -—
I worked with a liberal gay guy who told me the following story. He was walking through downtown Boston when three hooded yutes began walking toward him. He had time to cross the street, but thought crossing the street would be racist.
You know the rest of the story.