Imagine you are sitting in the seat closest to the door on the subway train. The train is packed with people sitting and standing, and you're wondering how clean the person is in front of you who's holding onto the bar over your head. The train stops. A rush of people push their way out of the doors while others push in. Next thing you know, you feel a sharp pain in your side. The train doors close. You poke at your side, and you suddenly realize you're bleeding. You just got stabbed by a stranger, and you will never know who did it or why. During rush hour, no one looks at each other and they're just trying to get where they need to be. Someone could stand on the platform, reach in, and stab you without ever getting caught. Not only that, but after the doors close, you'll be bleeding until the next stop which could be after crossing the East River.
You should think about that the next time you choose a seat on the train.
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