I was born in CA and lived there until I was 25. Both the northern foothills and also lived in Southern California as well. People don't stop and help usually. I remember the shock when I helped a lady push her car off to the side of the road (stalled in the middle of the intersection). Really, in most parts of Southern California you DON'T want somebody to stop and help you, it probably means they're going to mug you.rtschl wrote:I lived in CA for a year and half about 15 years ago. I witnessed a horrific crash on the way to work and stopped to help until medical help arrived. My director berated me for stopping to help. I vividly remember her repeatedly asking me "why would you do that?" I responded by saying wouldn't you want someone to stop and help you? She could not understand someone stopping to help someone who was hurt. Different culture there: Me, Myself and I.
Ron
As far as not helping a LEO in trouble I don't really get that. I think most of my friends would do what they could but we were all pretty a-typical Californians maybe.