No offense, but your mom was wrong. My mom "don't take any ****" either and not many dare to try. Both of us are possessed of ferocious tempers and a strong need for justice. During my first Critical Mass ride I saw this weinie yuppie car driver shove a cyclist that was stopped. I went postal yelling at the guy, I threatened to call the cops etc. Weinie practically left skid marks he left so fast. Guy on the bike was smiling at me after that. I'm physically incapable of keeping my mouth shut.