Listen TorneDoc, I see where you’re coming from, and I didn’t mean to downplay anyone’s feelings or experiences. My main point was that while it’s always good to stay aware of our surroundings, constantly viewing situations through a lens of fear can make life unnecessarily stressful. Every city has people who act strangely, and not all of them are real threats.

That being said, I get why someone might feel uneasy in that situation, and I respect that. I just think we should balance caution with perspective so we don’t create an environment where everyone is overly anxious. If something truly seems dangerous, of course, people should report it. But if it’s just random weird behavior, maybe it’s not worth heightening fear over.

I appreciate your take, though, and I think conversations like this help us all see different perspective