I think there is some merit/truth to the statements that people today don't want to be told what to do or what not to do. You will either be met with a "thanks", be ignored/dismissed or a "F U". A personal example: Many years ago I was trackside waiting for UP 3985 to run by and my small kids wanted to put coins on the track. A fellow observer overhead my kids and made this comment: "Due to the taper of the wheels, it's possible for the coin to be squeezed and shot out sideways and hit someone standing in the trajectory line." My initial inner thought was "yeah right" but then I thought it could be possible depending on where the coin was placed on the railhead, even if it's a very very remote possibility. There are always teaching moments depending on the situation, but it's a tough call if you say something to a stranger or not...If I was onsite when this incident occurred, I know I'd be looking at the engine/train rather than someone down the track....
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