I can't speak for APPilot, but he may be referring to author Lt. Col. Dave Grosman's (Books: "On Killing" "On Combat", etc.) terminology on the three types of people concerning self defense etc. I saw Mr. Grossman interviewed by Rob Pincus of Personal Defense Network (PDN. Link below). Grossman wasn't using the term "Sheep" derogatory, just to identify people that didn't want to carry firearms, or were to young or disabled to defend themselves, and thus depended on "Sheep Dogs" which were Police and armed citizens and the like, to protect them from the "Wolves" or criminal element. At least that's how I took APPilot post reply as.
Thank you for the reference. That wasn’t what I was referencing, but it is accurate. My child is 11. My friends are older and not inclined/able to throw themselves into the fray. It was not intended as a derogatory comment. It’s about mindset and ability.
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I am responsible for the safety of the people who cannot defend themselves. I am a member of society who takes the responsibility that comes with that membership seriously. I am not a cop, nor a member of the military. I know my own limitations, but I try to be prepared to the best of my ability to be aware, have a plan and act accordingly.
In aviation we have all sorts of acronyms for emergency situations. This is one that I think is appropriate:
DECIDE Mode
Detect the fact that a change has occurred
Estimate the need to counter or react to the change
Choose a desired outcome for the success of the flight
Identify actions which would successfully control the change
Do the action necessary to adapt to the change
Evaluate the effect of the action
I would not ask a passenger to make the decision in an emergency. I am trained to evaluate and react with calm, cold, clear decision making when the crap hits the impeller blade. Sometimes literally. Ask me about loosing an engine over the gulf at 500 ft MSL.
a thought exercise for sure, but do you walk into a building looking for exits? Get out of your car looking for threats? Steer your family, friends when walking into a restaurant? Sit at a restaurantso you can seen the exits and entrances? I try to. It’s taxing, but today necessary.
I hope that clarifies my point and intentions with the previous post?
. @Annihilator had a good point I wanted to reiterate. Now a days you get in trouble for even defending yourself or your family. So it’s important to keep that in mind. @ScottJ also brought up a good point even tho it’s taxing to steer your family and friends or always be over observant. Days like we’re facing today it’s almost necessary to have 2-3 plans in your mind. In case something goes wrong. So knowing where your exits are and sitting with your back to a wall are your best options.
. However,with the number of restaurants/businesses closed these days, it does provide a [slightly temporary] break in the full-capacity observation duties. 
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