If someone stole my parking space I'd been waiting for I'd likely give
'em the salute but I seriously doubt I'd get out to argue with them or
pull a gun or an ice pick.

A skinny old fart once took my parking space. He saw me waiting, and slid
in with a small car like in Fried Green Tomatoes. He got out. I got out of
my car, but stood in the open door.

"You're a brave man", I said.

"Why's that?" he asked.

"You just stole my parking space, and now you're going to leave me here with
your car." I got in and drove to another space. He was standing by his
car. I went in and got a few items, about ten minutes. When I came out, he
was still standing by his car. As I drove off, I could still see him
standing next to his car.

At least I made him think about it.

Steve