[SampleMan]

The chief of police in Detroit has told the public to arm themselves and enforce the law themselves. And this may have caused a sea change in public attitudes of late. While this beatdown was wrong, it may have been the first demonstration of a new public confidence in improving their own lives by fighting crime, or what they believe is crime.

Wrong. This is typical and has been typical in the given situation for most of my 50 year life. If you don't recognize the "step into your path" power play, then you've never been a white person driving through the 'hood.

[Albion Wilde]

If you don't recognize the "step into your path" power play, then you've never been a white person driving through the 'hood.

I call it "The Saunter." Then there's "Lettin' Mama Out in Fronna d' Door", in which there are 6 or 8 non-traffic-blocking parking options available and ONE traffic-blocking option, and the latter is always chosen. Not that the driver gets out, comes around the car and helps 300-pound Mama with her walker to get out of the car and into the church door or benefits office, mind you.

[metalurgist]

If you don't recognize the "step into your path" power play, then you've never been a white person driving through the 'hood.

Yep. Shout it to the house.