Today I went to the grocery store to get some food. Seems like the thing to do at a grocery store. While looking for a parking spot a woman in a white SUV that was in front of me, coming towards me, had made it known that she wanted the spot in front of me that had just become available. That was fine, I was in no hurry so I motioned to her that it was hers, and I waited for her to take the spot since there was a car stopped in front of me. She took the spot and had to back up a few times to get the vehicle square in the spot. While doing so, she nearly hit two elderly people that were walking past her spot that were unaware that she was still trying to park. They had to put a hand up to brace themselves in defense of the cars approach. They were able to continue on without incident and all was well. I parked my car and as I walked in passed by the owner of the SUV as she got out of the car. I asked her if she was aware of the near miss. I was not prepared for the response I was received from her. She told me that she was and that it was none of my %$#@ business. I was really taken back by the overly defensive response. I had not accused her or attacked her about her driving. I explained to her that my concern was that it really is everyones business when something like this happens. We all need to look out for each other. If no one pointed it out to her and she was unaware, maybe next time it may be a child that she backs over. She again pointed out that it was none of my @%$@ business and to butt out. I feel it is important for all of us to watch out for each other to protect those that can not protect themselves, to not react with anger when someone points out that you have made a mistake. We have all made them. To admit that you have made a mistake and take responsibility for it shows a greater degree of character than to trying to tell people it is none of there business.
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