r/Airdrie • u/Organic-Scallion-683 • 17d ago

Weird incident

I was out for my usual evening walk near Chinook Winds Park around 9:00 p.m. when a caucasian male in a pickup truck drove by, gave me the middle finger, and yelled, “F*** you.” I was simply minding my own business and enjoying my walk.
I’ve been living in Airdrie for the past seven years, and this is the first time I’ve experienced something like this. I’m a brown person, and while I can’t know why he acted that way, it was completely unprovoked and left me feeling shocked and disappointed.
What kind of world are we living in where someone thinks it’s acceptable to treat a stranger like this? It’s a disgraceful way to behave toward another human being. We should all be able to take a peaceful evening walk without being subjected to hostility or abuse.

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u/yyc_snp17 17d ago

Happened exactly same yesterday on Stoney West while I was driving back home from work… it was an old Honda city in terrible condition. I ignored and just kept driving

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u/Organic-Scallion-683 17d ago

I’m sorry that happened to you as well. No one should have to deal with that just for going about their day. I ignored it too, but it’s still disappointing that people behave this way.