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emmywhichway t1_j5lykvm wrote

Reply to comment by Dumdumgirlsbeeep in Man who disarmed Monterey Park shooter speaks out: 'Something came over me' by alanzhang34

Why? There is no shame in self-preservation.

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Whoretron8000 t1_j5lzhbj wrote

Because they want to not freeze. There is no shame for aspiring for something like that. So long it doesn't hurt self esteem/psyche.

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Literal_star t1_j5m1662 wrote

Uhhh I don't think "freeze when you are confronted with what appears to be a mass shooter" qualifies as self preservation

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emmywhichway t1_j5m2p66 wrote

I just meant inaction against a threat in general vs engaging with it directly.

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keskeskes1066 t1_j5pjcdn wrote

Most of the time, the best response to a crisis is collect information before committing to action. Most of the time.

That few seconds or minutes of evaluating the threat can prevent impulsive, but deadly incorrect responses.

But be smart about it. When the fire alarm goes off, don't gawk around and ask others, "Is that for real?" Just get up an move to an exit.

Train yourself and family like the military - immediate action drills to immediate threats, (like near ambushes). Know what to do in the event of a kitchen fire, home intruder, tornado, etc. and teach yourself to collect information in less urgent situations.

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