My guess - she believed BG's are supposed to point guns but clerks are not. The BG was not perceived as a significant threat because you can comply with his demands and all will be OK. That is the message you hear repeatedly from the media and government officials. The clerk, on the other hand, acted out of character, escalated the situation and created a safety hazard by producing a weapon and firing at the BG.Venus Pax wrote:Why did that young mother only appear scared or irritated when the clerk pointed a gun?
Most, if not all, on this board would NOT agree with that mindset but it is still something to keep in mind when you are out in public.