I will speak for him......You are not 'living your life in fear' if you choose to commute
through a high crime area, every day. I would say just the opposite. That you are
definately not afraid if you rode in/through dangerous conditions. I would never shoot
anyone but, my carrying a shockpole could mean the difference between a major beating
and a minor one. That I do have control over. Again, If your commute takes you through
a scary area everyday and two and three times a week you have violent behavior visited
upon you I think your opinion might change.