Recent content by ojibweindian

Small dogs. That's my alert system. Neighbors have a few, and I've got one. Pretty reliable.

Second the "don't go to stupid places with stupid people and do stupid things". Another bit of advice is house/room clearing sucks. Oh, and lawyers are expensive. From Paul the Apostle: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." That's probably the best...

Certain areas of Portland Oregon were seriously dangerous back in the 80s. From what I’ve heard from friends in Portland, it’s not any better.

That is situationally dependent. I know my line in the sand; willingly shall deal with the consequences. Others must make their own determinations.

At some point, though, someone has to stand up.

I do not. I can only say with certainty that the jury was hung.

Neither did they acquit; hung jury isn’t necessarily encouraging.

I was referring to the Arizona case. And making a bit of a snide comment about the cluelessness of people, in general.

Agree. The risks can only be mitigated, not eliminated.

I asked it. Fundamentally, the "Knockout Game" is an ambush. Those can happen anywhere. The only counters I'm aware of are to keep heads on a swivel, and keep enough distance between yourself and everybody else. The only risk mitigation I can think of is to stay away from densely populated...

The only thing I've learned is that "a jury of your peers" isn't comforting. Too many stupid ******.

Care to elaborate? Because those tells aren’t always there.

so what about "knock-out" games? let 'em get close for that, too?

So, let ‘em walk up and kabob you. Got it.

Personal space: it’s a thing. It varies by person, but everyone has it. Most won’t breach it because it’s considered rude. Those that do? At the least, they’re boorish. Or worse… I don’t go bat**** crazy when people get too close. I do get hyper vigilant, though. It’s a lot like radar...