I hate to say it but I live in Rural Texas and can’t imagine for even a second this happening around here not even from illegals.
When I see the brothers in town we are all cool.
When I was in the military I couldn’t understand the guys from Texas who had racism toward Mexicans because I grew up in Philly and never saw or met a Mexican. But now 40 years later and retired and living in Texas I will say this - it’s almost like segregation here. In Texas, Hispanic is the majority but outside of their kids in school, I don’t see them much, except on road crews or construction sites, but when I go to Kroger to shop they aren’t there. They have another (mom and pop) supermarket (foreign owned) in town but all the shoppers are Mexican most food is imported from Mexico.
It’s almost separate but equal not by choice but by coincidence.
I admit even though they may not speak my language but like the brothers, when you meet folks, it helps to greet with a smile, friendly words, a positive head nod and helpful greeting.
Oh, by the way next time you are shopping and are greeted by someone who says, “Good Morning” with a smile, it might be me.
Right to carry makes a difference in the minds of the lawless. If someone thinks they can get away with it, they will try. Makes a big difference.