SEATTLE WHEELCHAIR SHOOTING: 21 Foot rule, Airsoft and fight or flight.

A disturbing viral video shows a shooting incident in Seattle between two troubled individuals, revealing deeper issues about mental health, urban safety, and our societal responses to violence. The incident highlights how seemingly simple confrontations can escalate tragically when mental health issues are left unaddressed.

• Discussion of Seattle's changing urban landscape and increasing public safety concerns
• Analysis of the viral video showing a confrontation between a man and an individual in a wheelchair
• Explanation of the "21-foot rule" that law enforcement uses when assessing knife threats
• Examination of the shooter's previous violent history, including a 2020 incident involving Trump supporters
• Contrast between gun control arguments and mental health approaches to preventing violence
• Observation about the bystander who plugged his ears during the incident and what this reveals about societal responses to danger
• Personal reflections on changing perceptions of Washington state after living there from 2014-2018

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