Shut the fuck up, Rick and speak for yourself. I am from Portland and have no problem standing up for myself or others, in social situations, when the indignity becomes too much for me to bear. I blame the stupid, hippie-granola-non-violent-communication-wackadoodles that think such confrontation to be, well... confrontational. It's nutless wonders, like I, A, who allow such belligerent behavior to continue like it's the norm with their inaction and passive-aggressive seething. I'll be willing to bet this person kicks their dog.

When polite shushing fails, all hope is lost for humanity!