the "let it all out" fad in, I think, the 1980s, where it was supposed to be healthy to express negative emotions rather than keep them bottled up? Turned out that indulging negative emotions INCREASES them. And 45's election is clearly being taken by some as permission for acting out.
I don't drive a lot now, but as an appraiser I did. I drove fast all over Southern California, Accelerate, switch lanes, cut back in, brake, accelerate--usually to fast dance music on the radio. Some honking here and there, but I was monitoring traffic as far as I could see and at least no one could complain I was holding them up. The most memorable interactions were actually with people who were doing the same thing--they'd get on my tail and follow my lead, or I'd do theirs. 
That said, when stopping in questionable or downright bad neighborhoods I always left room to the front and side (left lane) to be able to peel out if needed. Being blocked from moving is potentially dangerous. I wasn't afraid, just sensibly proactive.
I am today also--by not displaying liberal stickers in any neighborhood. Only a few of those people are potentially dangerous or would vandalize, but the hazard is real.
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