Scary stuff. What would any reasonable person do in the face of such a threat? What would Jesus do?
Walt Wawra, Paranoid American Sociopath wrote:I quickly moved between these two and my wife, replying, "Gentle-men, I have no need to talk with you, goodbye." They looked bewildered, and we then walked past them.
I speculate they did not have good intentions when they approached in such an aggressive, disrespectful and menacing manner. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ they did not pull a weapon of some sort, but rather concluded it was in their best interest to leave us alone.
Would we not expect a uniformed officer to pull his or her weapon to intercede in a life-or-death encounter to protect self, or another? Why then should the expectation be lower for a citizen of Canada or a visitor? Wait, I know - it's because in Canada, only the criminals and the police carry handguns.
How dare complete strangers try to talk to you when you're visiting their city! Shoot at will!
As a Canadian who frequently walks on Nose Hill. I'm rather glad trigger-happy sociopaths aren't allowed to shoot fellow walkers who have the nerve to try to engage in something we call 'socializing'. (no - not socialism - well never mind, it's too subtle for an American cop). Oh and those young men were probably giving away free tickets to the Stampede - locals get them as free promotions in the weeks before Stampede
Walt, don't thank "the Lord Jesus Christ they did not pull a weapon of some sort", thank Canadian gun control - and please stuff your 'stand your ground' crap up your donut fed ass.
