He was big. He was a thug. He was acting like he was on drugs and he was.
He was acting suspicious.
He was circling the car.
If I was afraid in my car - and GZ admitted he was...I would not get out of the car.
In fact, I would move my car and wait for the police.
btw, the same would hold true if it was a big white thug or a big hispanic thug acting the same way.
I’m a chick. Here’s the difference between you and me in that situation.
While I would choose not to engage TZ, even through a crack in the window, because he had his hand in wasteband. I don’t know if he’s carrying a gun, pepper spray, or skittles.
When he runs away, my “fear” changes to concern for what he’s doing elsewhere. Since I am carrying, I do get out of the car to ensure that he’s not breaking into someone’s home, destroying someone’s property, etc.
So even though GZ said he was afraid of TZ in the car, his fear went away when TZ ran out of sight. Then his NW responsibilities kicked back in.
Really? That's the first I'd heard that. Who said that?
Well, I would. So would a very great many men.
If I was prudent enough to feel the fear in the first place. One time I was at a public place and there was a report of a man up front carrying a gun. So what did I do?
Well naturally, I walked up front to see what was going on.
But you aren't a Neighborhood Watch Person who has a concealed carry license, and has taken the responsibility for monitoring suspicious activity and reporting to the police.
Correct?
Wasn't George simply being responsible and trying to keep track of the suspect until police arrived ?
If he, like you, just sat in his vehicle while the suspect did as he pleased, what would the point be of having a NeighborHood Watch person ?