Having once been a DA in Houston, Texas, I have prosecuted many shootings. I want to commend you on staying in control. When people panic they lose control and can do things that only make the situation worse. You backed away and stayed out of the line of fire. Many would speed up and wind up in the line of fire, or startling one of the gunmen and needlessly drawing their fire. I am so glad you were not hurt. For those who say the world is going crazy I offer this. Gun violence is at an all time low. In the mid 80’s into the early 90’s gun violence peeked. It is still way too common but the 24 hour news cycle tends to sensationalize this issue. The actual level of gun violence is where we were in the 1950’s. On another note, @mattifer, your writing is fabulous. I was riveted through the entire story. Good job of conveying the emotions you went through. I felt like I was there with you. Stay safe.
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I lived in Houston many years and have witnessed gun violence. A policeman even told me to buy a handgun. Keep it loaded and in the glove compartment, to let them know If I ever got pulled over. ..It was during the 1980's as you referred to as a violent time.
I too am glad she is safe. Great to read your response to her.
Enjoyed your post @mattifer. LOL didn't want to leave you out. :)
Thanks for the support! :-)
I'm torn on the issue of carrying a gun myself. I was always told not to carry one if I'm not prepared to use it. I just don't know that I would follow through on using it if I were to find myself in a situation that warranted that kind of response. Fortunately, Matthew is a big fan of guns, so as long as he is around I won't have to think too much about that potential occasion.
Same here. I don't plan on using one. LOL
My mom told me if you carry one be prepared to use it.
I wouldn't mind having a tazer.
I would be more likely to use a taser too. I just wouldn't want to actually kill someone, ya know?
Thank you for your unique perspective on the subject. Yes, I vaguely remember hearing statistics about gun violence declining in recent decades. We must be doing something right in that case. What do you think accounts for the decline?
I agree about the media determining the things we focus on. They do a great job of stoking the fires of panic about whatever topic they've decided is important that day. I wonder what the solution to that is. Perhaps decentralized media would help. It sure doesn't help that most of the major media outlets are owned by just a couple people.
And thank you for the kind compliments!