I live in a fairly peaceful suburb of Milwaukee. This morning, I was driving up to get a few groceries when I had an unexpected run-in with someone who was not so peaceful.
I was obeying the posted speed limit (25) and minding my own business when I came to a crossroads. I had no stop or yield sign to obey at this crossroads, so I proceeded as I usually do. As I entered the intersection, I caught sight of a gigantic Buick approaching from the right. I knew that he had a yield sign, but it became painfully obvious that he was not going to stop. So, I slammed on my breaks to avoid a collision. He did the same.
We both screeched to a stop and, as I began to inch forward, something completely unexpected happened. The 60ish man got out of his car and started hollering. It was 8 in the morning, and he was standing in the middle of the road, shouting obscenities and demanding that I get out of my car. Yeah right.
I shifted into reverse, enough to give myself some room, and then I sped off down the road. I looked in my mirror, only to see him get back in his car and start following me. I took a couple of turns and, thanks to a well-positioned alley, I was able to lose him without much effort. I then continued on my way to the grocery store.
This story is for all who claim that nothing exciting happens in the suburbs of Milwaukee.
geez, who knew milwaukee was so violent? this would never happen in LA, perhaps you should move here.