road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!

[TM]

Andrew, your story is rather interesting, considering
that I've called the cops before on idiots trying to
kill me on the highway and all they've told me is that
they can't arrest the guy unless they actually witness
the guy doing something stupid. I think your situation is
a bit different because of your wife's position and
relationship with the local law enforcement officials.

In a situation like Doyt's, I would just run the guy over
with the car. Your car is your best weapon to counteract
a threat on foot. It doesn't matter if the guy is holding
or trying to use a weapon- that is no match for a 3000+lb.
vehicle made of steel.

If you are in a state that allows it, I would at the very
least counteract the threat with judicious use of pepper
spray. The foam stuff works very well, it is hard to
wash off and sticks.

The key is, make sure your doors are locked and always be
aware of your surroundings, don't try to inflame other
drivers.

This is a lousy topic- can we go back to talking about
brakes and leaky hydraulics, shocks and springs? :-)

Taka