It is if you live in a major city near a poor neighborhood.

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"katy" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
Having lived in big cities growing up, yes, I've looked over my shoulder
when a car backfires, except on occaision when it was actually gunfire.
Then, I ran like hell.

That was almost 40 years ago....and hasn't been repeated...