American retiree Kenneth Darlington was apparently fed up with environmentalist protesters blocking traffic in Panama. He got out of his car, walked down the road toward them, drew his gun, and told them to move. When they didn’t, according to press reports, he opened fire, killing two of the protesters.
Check some of the comments on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Many range from understanding Darlington’s actions to cheering them. Such commentary is common on the internet, including from folks who don’t normally advocate violence. I don’t think that’s the right explanation. I think drivers feel homicidal thoughts when traffic is deliberately blocked because the car can make us feel helpless.
The car in stopped traffic is less free than a human in almost any circumstance. Add in that we are locked in a tiny room, and that the car separates us from the humanity of others, and yes, we feel threatened, vulnerable, and powerless in those moments.
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