An informed opinion about Harambe the Gorilla, killed at Cinci zoo last week.

[bigbrother05]

11. Many years ago with my now wife driving, we were passing a snack bar on a military post.

A young couple with one or two kids were standing talking on the sidewalk, which was about 6-8 ft wide next to the street. She had slowed the car to a crawl because of the kids and proximity. As we pulled along side of the family, the youngest turned and ran toward the street, bouncing off the side of the car. Not really hurt, but scared and shaken up, the little boy (3/4 yo) started crying. We stopped to be sure he was okay, but got a cussing from the parents because we hadn't avoided the kid. Guess it was her fault that we hadn't stopped and waited while they decided when/if they were going to cross the street.

She was prepared to stop at any movement while approaching the family with kids, just didn't know the kid would feel compelled to smack into the back door. You just never know what a kid will do, you just have to do your best to anticipate and avoid.