Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:25 am
Reply to Venus Pax: My physical condition is not immediately apparent unless I am stiff just getting out of the car or limping from knee trouble. In the road rage incident detailed above my orthopedic problems would not affect my ability to leave in a vehicle, and I would if the option were open. I really wish to avoid damage to my body and my vehicle. Head trauma is cumulative, and I was knocked unconcious for nearly 10 minutes by a truck mirror while crossing the street in Nov. '04 so I really can't just sit and let some belligerent clown hit me in the head. Unfortunately, being unemployed I can't afford a cell phone, but I would not brandish my gun to convince him to leave me alone. That situation indeed presents a dilemma. Leaving beats shooting if it is a practical option.