Just ran across this article, and it is worth looking at. Not that it should feed any hysteria or generalizations, but certainly should motivate you when it comes to building your awareness, observation, and self-protection skills.
It seems adult violence is spreading, and not just from the places you would think like gang members and street thugs. Fights and beatdowns aren't just for the hardcore anymore, they are becoming commonplace. Yes, even Chuck E. Cheese.
I clicked on the link to do a YouTube search for Chuck E. Cheese fight, and sure enough there are plenty listed. Combine these with the Ihop and McDonald's fight vids we have already seen, and you get the idea that cooking at home is far safer! Now from what I've seen in my cursory glances, the people involved tend to be of a certain economic class. To put it succinctly: ghetto and redneck. It looks like others get caught in mess, but this illustrates that one cannot give every human being the benefit of the doubt that they are willing to act like human adults and not animals.
There are plenty of suburbanites that are willing to get into fights at their kids soccer and little league games too. It appears the veneer of civilized society is thinner than we imagine.
So, be careful and watch where you are. The videos I saw tend to have a few things in common:
1) People assumed since they were in a 'safe' place, that nothing bad would happen.
2) They didn't mind being mouthy and make provocative comments which will escalate hostilities.
3) Paid no mind to the fact they had their kids present.
It's one thing to go into a potentially dangerous situation, but to do so with your family and children is ridiculous. If you want to practice self-protection, it isn't enough to look at the giant smiling mouse logo and assume you are entering a safe area. Look around at the environment and crowd and see what kind of people are there. Let your instincts talk to you and LISTEN!
If you are going to ignore an internal voice, ignore the PC one that is telling you not to judge and treat everyone equally.
While I'm not quite ready to condemn humanity, this article does match what I have seen personally that indicates society is becoming more violent and primitive. If you successfully avoid the places and people who act like animals, splendid. Just be ready when you go out in public. It seems like this sort of behavior is spreading. In a bad economy, theft and violence spreads like wildfire and our economy is poor and headed downward.
Stay safe!
I clicked on the link to do a YouTube search for Chuck E. Cheese fight, and sure enough there are plenty listed. Combine these with the Ihop and McDonald's fight vids we have already seen, and you get the idea that cooking at home is far safer! Now from what I've seen in my cursory glances, the people involved tend to be of a certain economic class. To put it succinctly: ghetto and redneck. It looks like others get caught in mess, but this illustrates that one cannot give every human being the benefit of the doubt that they are willing to act like human adults and not animals.
There are plenty of suburbanites that are willing to get into fights at their kids soccer and little league games too. It appears the veneer of civilized society is thinner than we imagine.
So, be careful and watch where you are. The videos I saw tend to have a few things in common:
1) People assumed since they were in a 'safe' place, that nothing bad would happen.
2) They didn't mind being mouthy and make provocative comments which will escalate hostilities.
3) Paid no mind to the fact they had their kids present.
It's one thing to go into a potentially dangerous situation, but to do so with your family and children is ridiculous. If you want to practice self-protection, it isn't enough to look at the giant smiling mouse logo and assume you are entering a safe area. Look around at the environment and crowd and see what kind of people are there. Let your instincts talk to you and LISTEN!
If you are going to ignore an internal voice, ignore the PC one that is telling you not to judge and treat everyone equally.
While I'm not quite ready to condemn humanity, this article does match what I have seen personally that indicates society is becoming more violent and primitive. If you successfully avoid the places and people who act like animals, splendid. Just be ready when you go out in public. It seems like this sort of behavior is spreading. In a bad economy, theft and violence spreads like wildfire and our economy is poor and headed downward.
Stay safe!
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